The State-run Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd. (KSDL), in expansion mode, has launched a variety of agarbattis (incense sticks) and lamp oil, ahead of Deepavali. The 108-year-old PSU has ...

From oil baths to sweets and fireworks: Celebrating Deepavali the South Indian way Though traditions may differ, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam language speaking community members all ...

Rajasekhara's 9th-century poem Kavyamimamsa describes homes and streets adorned with oil lamps during the festival, a tradition that continues till today. There are actually several legends ...