AYODHYA, INDIA - OCTOBER 23: Fireworks seen during Deepotsav celebrations, on the eve of the Diwali, on October 23, 2022 in Ayodhya, India.

A family holds firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Ahmedabad, India, November 1, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave Firecrackers are central to Diwali celebrations for millions ...

In southern India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna’s destruction of the demon Naraka who is said to have imprisoned women and tormented his subjects.

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days ...

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 ...

The Indian Festival of Lights is the perfect occasion to a host a celebration with friends and family. This illustrated guide will help you prep for Diwali.

Diwali, India’s festival of light: When, why and how it is celebrated. The best London restaurants for celebrating Diwali 2024, from Benares to Kricket.

This Diwali Barbie was released on Oct. 4 — and has already sold out on Mattel's website. Does the doll reflect a different view of beauty, as Mattel claims — an Indian view?

The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will be more joyful with some matches falling on the festival days. India will be playing a ...

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the state government has announced special bus services to help migrants return home ...