Diwali, one of the biggest festivals in India, begins Thursday, Nov. 4. Celebrated during the Hindu month of Kartika, the festival commemorates the triumph of good over evil, with glistening ...

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.

Diwali, or Deepavali, a Sanskrit word meaning “rows of lighted lamps,” is a Hindu-originated festival celebrated in India and by the Indian diaspora.

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 celebrates "the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil." This year, the five-day festival begins Oct. 31.

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is India's grandest and most important holiday of the year. Much like Christmas is to Christians, Diwali holds great importance to Hindus and other faiths, as it ...

Diwali 2023 All You Need To Know: Learn why we celebrate Diwali, its history and significance, and some lesser-known facts about the Festival of Light inside.

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 ...