(AP Photo/Channi Anand) LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million clay oil lamps at ...

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. It falls on 1st November 2024, a Friday. This festival is marked by lighting diyas, making rangolis ...

(Reuters) The villages distance themselves from Diwali celebration out of fear of the curse of a distraught woman who committed Sati on this festival generations ago. Houses are not lit ...

On Oct. 31, some Hindu-American families will be celebrating the confluence of two holidays: Diwali and Halloween. One is a festival of lights; the other a fun celebration of darker things.

Diwali is not only a festival of lights but also a cultural tapestry, reflecting the diversity of traditions across India. Each region brings its unique flavor to the celebration, with varied rituals, ...

Diwali, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists, signifies the victory of light over darkness. The five-day festival includes Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai ...

(Image: Pixabay) Happy Diwali 2024 Wishes: Diwali is here! As we all come together to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, it’s the perfect occasion to share heartfelt wishes ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting ...

Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. Millions of Hindus and South Asians around the world are celebrating the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and ...

Around one billion people worldwide and across the U.S. will celebrate Diwali this week. Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely ...

Content creators share delicious recipes for Diwali Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is also a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Observed by millions ...

PASADENA, Calif. -- Billions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists worldwide are preparing to celebrate Diwali, also known as the "festival of lights." This year, Diwali begins Thursday ...