One of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, Diwali or Deepavali commemorates the victory of good over evil and is celebrates ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths in ...

Henrico County Public Schools was the first division in the area to add Diwali to its holiday list alongside Easter, ...

As homes light up with lamps and colorful rangoli designs, Diwali symbolizes light overcoming darkness and the power of fresh beginnings.

"One of the most-celebrated Hindu festivals, Diwali, or Deepavali, commemorates the victory of good over evil during the course of five days," the Hindu American Foundation says. "The word refers ...

Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer. Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” Celebrants light ...

But the festivities last for five days, starting from Dhanteras and continuing till Bhai Dooj. The main Diwali festival (Diwali 2024) will be celebrated on October 31 this year. The festival ...

The five-day festival of Diwali starts October 31 this year. Indianapolis held the city's inaugural event to mark the Hindu festival of lights.

D.C. region and around the world will celebrate the first day of the five-day holiday Diwali. The “festival of lights” is the yearly time for family gatherings, prayer, lighting lamps and ...

Dhanteras is the first day of Diwali. On this day, people begin by cleaning and purifying their homes. Then, they worship ...