Diwali is the beautiful and colorful "festival of lights" celebrated not only in India but also by those of the Hindu faith ...

The smoke of firecrackers. The excitement of lighting a rocket and dashing off before it explodes high in the sky. My memories of Diwali as a child in India are beautiful. My two brothers and I ...

“May we carry forward the light, the strength and the resolve of this sacred celebration,” added Janamanchi, an immigrant ...

So what is the deeper significance of lighting a diya (clay lamp) during Diwali? Kumud Merani tells us more. Disclaimer: Every religion and country as well as state in India might have different ...

“We cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening our own.” It’s Diwali time-the festival of lights where we celebrate the conquest of light over darkness, good over evi ...

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 ...

Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word “deepavali,” which means “a row or series of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolise the victory ...

Diwali celebrates light over darkness and the hope that good will happen... Two children show how their family prepares for Diwali in their home and in their community. They explain what the ...

Diwali is celebrated as the festival of lights, during which homes are decorated with candles. Diwali projects the rich and glorious past and teaches its observers to uphold the true values of life.

The word Diwali means 'row of lights'. Jessica is making candles with her family to decorate the inside of the house, they also decorate the outside of the house with colourful Rangoli patterns on ...