Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across ...

For people of Indian descent living in India and across the diaspora, Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated festivals, ...

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the festival of lights. It is the celebration of the triumph of dark over light and good over evil, and is typically observed in South Asian countries ...

One of the co-sponsors of the bill, State Senator Niraj Antani, says Hindu students will now be able to take off school for the Hindu festival of Diwali in the fall as well as 2 other holidays.

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 one of the most important festivals in South Asia, and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated by more than a billion people of various faiths worldwide. Over five days, people take ...

As Diwali, the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance, let us torch the light of warmth and happiness in the hearts of all those ...

Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali is a Hindu festival observed in the Hindu month of ‘Kartik’, celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian city of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh. Dev Diwali is the ...

From Diwali and PortFest to the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, here’s what’s happening in October sans Halloween festivities. (Here’s our complete guide to Halloween on the Peninsula.) ...

Other holidays include November 2 for Bali Pratipada and November 7-8 for Chhath, celebrated in Bihar and Jharkhand, coinciding with Meghalaya's Wangala Festival. Diwali, one of the most ...

Watch how Jessica and her family prepare for the festival of Diwali. Learn about the story of Rama as he searches for Sita with help from Hanuman the monkey. Paint a colourful firework picture ...