Diwali (Deepavali) 2025 Date in India: Deepawali or Diwali is one of the most anticipated and cherished festivals, celebrated annually by Hindus in India and overseas. Also called the “Festival of ...

Try this treat as kids hang around Diwali weekend and sit in front of the TV Ingredients 8 cups lightly salted popcorn 2 oz dark chocolate, 2 bars melted Snickers bars 1 cup chopped pretzel twists ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days ...

Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and ...

Diwali on Long Island: a sweet celebration and a time for light, renewal New Hot Breads Bakery employee, Purvey Makwana, preparing a gift box for Diwali celebrations, Wednesday in Hicksville.

This year, Diwali coincides with Halloween, as it falls on Oct. 31, but the celebration lasts several days. According to National Geographic, Diwali is the biggest and most important holiday in India.

Diwali celebrates "the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil." This year, the five-day festival begins Oct. 31.

Diwali originated in India more than 2,500 years ago. The annual festival, which expands to the Indian diaspora, is usually observed for five days or even as short as one day, depending on where a ...

As Diwali approaches, Telangana Food Safety officials have issued a warning to sweet lovers. The officials recently inspected popular sweet shops across the state and found several violations of ...

Sujan Sarkar, executive chef and owner of Indienne joined us to share a popular sweet dish enjoyed during Diwali. 217 W. Huron St (312) 291-9427 indiennechicago.com CARROT HALWA Yield: 6-8 […] ...

What to Know More than one billion people throughout South Asia and the diaspora will celebrate Diwali this week. This year, the primary holiday will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31. A celebration ...