Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated holidays. It overlaps with other harvest rituals and festivals. The dates for the ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...

Well, the festival's roots are firmly planted in Indian culture, and its joyous and vibrant celebrations have spread far beyond the borders of India. Today, Diwali is celebrated in various ways ...

Diwali is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar ... have imposed curbs or banned the practice as northern Indian states grapple with severe air pollution.

Here's what to know. Diwali is celebrated for five days, according to The Times of India. It began on Oct. 29 and will end on Nov. 2. The third day of the festival is the most important ...

In Indian culture, gold holds significance during festivals. It attracts positive energy and invites prosperity. Gold ...

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FILE- People lights firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in Ahmedabad, India, Oct. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki, File) AP Top Headlines ...

In northern India, Diwali honors the triumphant return of Lord Rama, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshmana, from a 14-year exile in the forest. The festival brings with it a number of unique ...