Embers spark into the night like thousands of fireflies. The aroma of burning pine wafts through the cold air as men clad in not much more than a rope around their loins and shoulder pads carry 80 ...
Similar displays can be observed in Comalapa. The festival showcases how a day associated with death can be transformed into an uplifting event full of shared memories, culture, and joy . Despite the ...
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Millions in India are celebrating the festival of Diwali with dazzling and colorful lights lit up homes and ...
On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across the world will celebrate the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and prayers. "One of the most celebrated Hindu festivals ...
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...
Diwali is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar - these pictures are from last year's celebration Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights and one of ...