Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is one of India’s most celebrated festivals, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Spanning five days, each day of Diwali is marked by its ...

As the festival of lights rolls through, homes across India gear up for the celebration. Diwali or Deepavali is one of the most significant and celebrated festivals, as it is believed to mark victory ...

Michigan's South Asian American communities — across several faiths — are preparing to mark the festival of lights, which starts this month. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in India, ...

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20. Celebrations last five days, and include activities such as gift-giving, ...

Diwali 2026 will happen slightly later in the year than in 2025,with the main day of the festival on Nov. 8, 2026. Diwali follows the lunar calendar and last five days, but the date shifts each year.

This year, Diwali will be observed on October 20. These are the five days of Diwali: • Dhanteras: People typically mark the first day of Diwali by purchasing gold and silver jewelry, utensils and ...

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 the ...

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India's festival of lights, Diwali, was announced on Wednesday (Dec 10) as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural ...

Bring out the sparkle and light up those lamps; it's time for Diwali celebrations. Millions of Hindus and South Asians across the globe will celebrate the annual Festival of Lights on Monday, Oct. 20, ...