(AP) — 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 ...

Diwali, set to occur this weekend, stands out as the most jubilant festivity in India. Embraced by a population exceeding a billion, both within the nation and its diaspora, this celebration spans ...

Many people in the South Asian diaspora are anticipating the widespread tradition. Over a billion people of various different faiths like Hinduism and Buddhism celebrate Diwali, CNN reporting said.

With its mango cakes, baskets, and other sweet and savory items, the New Hot Breads is an important stop in many Long Islanders' preparations for Diwali. The family-owned and operated bakery in ...

As guests entered the Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland on Saturday, they were instantly transported to a small slice of southern India. The smell of jasmine mingled with incense wafting over women in ...

(RNS) — A native Pennsylvanian, I remember what it was like for my family to celebrate Diwali (or Deepavali, as it is also known for people of South Indian descent) at a time when Hinduism and other ...

A local Hindu temple organized an event on Monday at the state Capitol to celebrate Diwali and educate Tennessee lawmakers on India’s biggest holiday. Nashville BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu ...

Leaders in Houston's booming South Asian communities are applauding the first ever passage of a resolution by the Texas House of Representatives to recognize the festival of Diwali. The approval came ...

Bigg Boss fame Arshi Khan views Diwali as a unifying national festival beyond its religious significance. She emphasizes its universal themes of liberation, justice, and enlightenment, promoting ...

I grew up in the city of Mumbai in India. Every year, a few weeks before Diwali — the Hindu festival symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil — my mom undertook “Diwali Safai,” ...