Themes: the Hindu festival of Diwali; celebrating world religions; the story of Rama and Sita; good overcoming evil; light overcoming darkness. Summary: Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated by ...

Most years in early November, Ishita Gawde uses two grocery carts at the store, one for each arm. They’re filled with all sorts of treats, curries and savory tastes for a major Indian ...

Diwali projects the rich and glorious past and teaches its observers to uphold the true values of life. For the Hindus, the holiday symbolizes the return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya with his wife, Sita, ...

Ayodhya: Diwali has begun in Ayodhya, the first after Lord Ram's 'Pran Pratistha' in the temple making it more special this year. The 'Deepotsav' on Wednesday began with lightning of more than 25 ...

It signifies the triumph of righteousness and good over evil as Ram defeated Ravana following a 10-day-long battle. While ...

This unit introduces Diwali, the Hindu 'Festival of Light'. The first session includes cleaning and getting ready for the celebration and begins the story of Rama and Sita. Prince Rama is banished ...

Once again, St. John’s Anglican Church in Fort Frances is hosting an East Indian supper to commemorate “Diwali,” – India’s festival of lights. Diwali is the Indian equivalent to ...

In fact, the various reasons to celebrate Diwali don’t just vary from religion to religion, but also from region to region. However, the most popular reason is the victory of Lord Rama over the ...

Every year, Diwali is celebrated in Ayodhya for one day ... About three lakh earthern lamps made by local potters will be lit at the "Ram ki Paidi" followed by a water show and fireworks.