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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

With Dhanteras, Diwali, Halloween, Kali Puja, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja around the corner, the festive season is unfolding in full swing and is often synonymous with indulgence - from delectable ...

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 ...

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 ...