Diwali, the festival of light celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, begins on October 24 this year. ... Hindus circle the flame in the process of offering it to the deity, ...

I use this season as a time to reconnect and rejuvenate, rekindling my own flame so it burns more brightly than ever before. My Diwali Light is about the gift we have inside, that unique spark ...

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, has found a unique home in the heart of American politics—the White House. ... Despite the break, the Diwali flame continued to burn in the Oval Office, ...

What to Know. More than one billion people throughout South Asia and the diaspora will celebrate Diwali this week. This year, the primary holiday will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31.

What to Know. More than one billion people throughout South Asia and the diaspora will celebrate Diwali this week. This year, the primary holiday will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Diwali is on Thursday, Oct. 31 in India, although some regions will celebrate on Nov. 1, according to The Economic Times.It's generally celebrated during five days, each of which has significance ...

On Oct. 31, some Hindu-American families will be celebrating the confluence of two holidays: Diwali and Halloween. One is a festival of lights; the other a fun celebration of darker things.

Diwali Dhamaka at 29 Novi in Novi on Friday, Nov. 15, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Attendees must be 21 years old or above and $15 tickets are for sale online.

Mr Kashyap emphasises that while Diwali is "probably best experienced in India", it is a global celebration. During Diwali, a variety of traditional sweet and savoury dishes are consumed.

The writer Raj Tawney shares how celebrating Diwali eventually taught him to feel more rooted in his Indian culture — and in himself. By Raj Tawney This article is also a weekly newsletter. Sign ...