"It's appalling to see the darkness overshadowing the light," said Facebook user Paul Netto, referring to the contrasting theme of Diwali and Halloween's "spooky season". "I have nothing against ...

This year, two of my favorite festivals coincide on October 31: Halloween, obviously, and Diwali. Diwali, otherwise known as the Festival of Lights, is a religious festival celebrated by Hindus ...

The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. It is celebrated by Hindu people across the world. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated ...

This year, the holiday starts on October 31 and November 1. Diwali falls on Halloween this year, and some celebrants have already been seen lighting tea lights called diyas in their scary costumes ...

Diwali is a significant festival in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. In a multicultural and diverse country like India, everyone has their own way of celebrating this festival. Even though their belief ...

Diwali celebrates light over darkness and the hope that good will happen... Two children show how their family prepares for Diwali in their home and in their community. They explain what the ...

In 2024, Diwali falls on October 31, leading to bank holidays in states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Additional closures may occur in Delhi, Maharashtra, and Uttar ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, love, positivity and sweetness will be celebrated on Oct 31, 2024. The day also marks the homecoming of Lord Ram after a long period of exile and a battle with ...

Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat's Mehsana district are gearing up for Diwali-like festivities on Wednesday morning to celebrate her scheduled return to ...