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 ...

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 known as the festival of lights, is a popular Indian holiday that takes place between October and November, though the specific dates depend on the Hindu calendar. Different regions of ...

The whole world identifies Diwali as the most important festival of India. In fact, over the recent past, other countries have also started celebrating Diwali to admire their ties with India and ...

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.) ...

As a child-free South Asian woman, writer Sangeeta Pillai found she didn’t fit in with traditional Diwali celebrations. So, she decided to create her very own feminist festival. The heat of just ...

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 ...

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 ...