Though Diwali traditions vary according to region and religion, the myths and historical stories behind the holiday share themes of justice and liberation. Diwali is celebrated every year in ...

Diwali is a significant festival in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. In a multicultural and diverse country like India, everyone has their own way of celebrating this festival. Even though their belief ...

As a child-free South Asian woman, writer Sangeeta Pillai found she didn’t fit in with traditional Diwali celebrations. So, she decided to create her very own feminist festival. The heat of just ...

Diwali is very much a festival of light, and especially from environmental and scientific aspects, a great cultural importance has also been attached to the effects of fireworks. This paper ...

The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. It is celebrated by Hindu people across the world. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated ...

Diwali is one of the most important festivals in South Asia, and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated by more than a billion people of various faiths worldwide. Over five days, people take ...

Sweets are a treasured part of many holidays – and Diwali is no different. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists ...

The festival of Diwali brings to our minds several positive ideas like light, prosperity, wealth, abundance, growth, development, triumph and happiness. Diwali holds a lot of significance for ...

It's the season to celebrate this spectacular festival and let go of love, joy, and blessings to people through warm Diwali wishes towards family, friends, colleagues, or relatives as we approach ...

Bright nights are ahead! Diwali, also known as the "Festival of Lights," is recognized as India's biggest holiday and takes place over the course of five days. The festival occurs annually each ...