Growing up in Michigan, food writer Khushbu Shah celebrated Diwali with a string of parties, flickering diyas (oil lamps) and marigold flowers around the house, and mithais (sweets) sent from family ...

"Delicious Diwali Lights, Clothing, Food!" "May Lakshmi" — the Hindu goddess of prosperity — "bless you with good fortune." "May Diwali’s light brighten your day." Members of the Indian community will ...

As the weather turns cooler, a familiar warmth spreads through many communities around the world. It’s the season for Diwali and the bustle as the planning for the festivities gets under way is ...

This week, the Desi community around the Bay Area — and the world — is celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali. These five days of festivities honor more than just India’s Lunar New Year. Diwali ...

Diwali is the festival of lights, joy, and delicious food. But when life is busy, preparing elaborate dishes can be stressful. Don't worry! Here's a collection of quick, simple, and tasty Diwali ...

The Hindu Festival of Lights, known as Diwali, marks the beginning of the Hindu new year and celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali ...

Come Oct. 28 -- the new moon of the lunar Kartika month -- Mandira Bhasin Thorsen and her husband, Eric Thorsen Jr., will light candles and hang festive lights to celebrate Diwali, Festival of Lights.