Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across the world will celebrate the Festival of Lights with parties ...

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most popular festivals celebrated in the country. This year, Diwali will be observed nationwide on October 31 The celebration of Diwali begins with ...

Two children show how their family prepares for Diwali in their home and in their community. They explain what the festival means and share Hindu traditions. There is a reference to Rama and Sita.

Diwali is a significant festival in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. In a multicultural and diverse country like India, everyone has their own way of celebrating this festival. Even though their belief ...

By: Mason Mattu, Peak Associate If you were wondering why there were so many fireworks on October 31 and November 1, it’s because South Asians celebrated Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on those days ...

Each year the festival of light, Diwali, is celebrated by millions of people across Britain and thousands here in Essex. The ...

This then falls back to existing background levels soon after the end of Diwali. Getty Images View of Delhi's iconic Red Fort with heavy smog and foggy weather last year A report by Centre for ...

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million clay oil lamps at dusk on Wednesday on the ...