More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, on October 20, 2025. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in India. It’s also widely celebrated in Nepal ...

UNESCO added India’s Diwali festival to its intangible heritage list on Wednesday, prompting celebrations across the country. Millions worldwide take part in the festival, which marks the triumph

In a moment of cultural pride, India hopes Diwali will become the 16th Indian tradition recognised by UNESCO as the Intergovernmental Committee meets to assess new entries.

(CNN) — More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in India. It’s also widely celebrated in Nepal, Malaysia ...

Diwali has officially been added to Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking India’s 16th global cultural recognition. With this, India now has 16 recognised elements on the list, spanning rituals,

DEHRADUN: While the rest of India concludes its Diwali celebrations with Bhai Dooj, Uttarakhand’s mountain communities continue to celebrate the festival of lights for almost a month, retaining ancient traditions that reflect the region’s unique ...