The holiday is a major event in India, particularly for followers of Hinduism and Sikhism, and is marked by candle and lamp ...

Hello and welcome to TOI Bharat Abroad — your weekly window into how India meets the world. This week, a tragic truck crash ...

Diwali is now an official holiday in three states: California, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into ...

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20.

Diwali isn’t a federal holiday in the US, but states like California, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut have recognized it. New ...

Celebrations vary. People tell stories of different gods or gurus winning against evil forces. For Hindus, Diwali celebrates ...

Diwali, India 's most significant annual festival, holds particular importance for Hindus but is celebrated across faiths by ...

Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging ...

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.

Sacramento's Indian community is celebrating Diwali with traditions that include cooking sweets and offering prayers for ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular. This year, the holiday is being ...

In India, devotees across states will celebrate main Diwali by performing Lakshmi Pujan Vidhi in the evening hours of Monday.