It's time to sparkle. With Diwali a little less than month away, celebrations for it have begun. Mattel, on Friday, unveiled a new Diwali special Barbie Doll dressed by Indian courtier Anita Dongre.

What to Know More than one billion people throughout South Asia and the diaspora will celebrate Diwali this week. This year, the primary holiday will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31. A celebration ...

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 himself.

Day 3: Diwali - The Main Festival The third day is the pinnacle of Diwali celebrations. Homes are lit up with lamps and candles, and colorful rangoli adorns the entrances.

Diwali is just around the corner and it's also known as the "Festival of Lights" for a reason. This is everything you need to know about traditional decorations.

The 53rd Street Library in Manhattan is having a Diwali puppet show on Friday, Nov. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event includes interactive storytime trivia and arts and crafts.

Diwali is also considered for some to be the start of the new year, so many people purchase new clothes and clean out their homes. Typically, Hindus will also go to a temple to say a puja, or ...

(Photo by Praveen Bajpai/Hindustan Times via Getty Images) This week marks Diwali, the annual Hindu festival of lights. In India and elsewhere, the joyous holiday – a major event that coincides with ...