What is Diwali and why is it celebrated? What to know about the Hindu festival of lights
Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across ...
Hindu Temple of Rochester celebrates Diwali
The Hindu Temple of Rochester celebrated Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, Saturday. The holiday holds cultural ...
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Your Questions About Diwali, the Festival of Lights, Answered
Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil ...
Diwali Reminds Me of Who I Am (but It Took Awhile to Get There)
The writer Raj Tawney shares how celebrating Diwali eventually taught him to feel more rooted in his Indian culture — and in ...
Despite bans, firecrackers sizzle across India for Diwali
Firecrackers are central to Diwali celebrations for millions of Indian Hindus and this year was no different even as some ...
Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of clay lamps
Millions of Indians are celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 ...
Diwali celebrations hit air quality in New Delhi
New Delhi topped global pollution charts on Friday, partly due to revellers defying a ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali ...
Diwali gains recognition in the U.S.
With Pennsylvania making it a state holiday and NYC schools giving students the day off, the Indian festival is gaining U.S.
Diwali Blessings: Six zodiacs spark abundance and good luck this year
Six zodiac signs, from Aries to Virgo, are poised for exceptional luck this Diwali. Each sign has unique rituals and intentions to embrace, from bold ...
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Richmond, Henrico public schools take the day off for Diwali
Henrico County Public Schools was the first division in the area to add Diwali to its holiday list alongside Easter, ...