In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, October 20, 2025, across the country. Diwali is a five-day celebration observed ...

Between when and how to celebrate, here's what to know about India's most significant holiday of the year Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital Entertainment. She joined PEOPLE ...

Many people buy gold on the first day of Diwali, known as Dhanteras – an act they believe will bring them good luck. Setting off firecrackers is a cherished tradition, as is exchanging sweets ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, love, positivity and sweetness will be celebrated on Oct 31, 2024. The day also marks the homecoming of Lord Ram after a long period of exile and a battle with ...

And I did. South Indian families like mine start Diwali day with a warm oil massage and a hot bath. In east London, I continue the tradition of warming up a massage oil, adding in scents of ...

To the Jains, it has a whole different meaning. For them, Diwali is the day when the last of the Jain Tirthankaras, Lord Mahavira, attained nirvana, also known as complete knowledge and enlightenment.

Dev Diwali is the ‘Festival of Lights of the Gods’ and falls on the Kartik Purnima (full moon day), fifteen days after the celebrations of Diwali. It corresponds to the month of November-December in ...

The festival of Labh Panchami (Hindi: लाभ पंचमी, Gujarati: લાભ પાંચમ) or Labh Pancham marks the final day of Diwali celebrations. It is observed on the Panchami (5th day) during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ ...

Punam’s top tip for parents is to make Diwali a key topic of conversation for a few weeks ahead of the day. “Use Diwali as an opportunity to explore and discover together,” says Punam.

The love and the wisdom inspire me each day. On this very auspicious day of Diwali, I wish that your hearts be filled with joy, peace, and prosperity. Wishing both of you a very Happy Diwali!" ...