Diwali is an auspicious Hindu festival falling on the new moon of Kartik month--that comes after 20 days of Dussehra or ...

Dhanteras is a celebration of spiritual triumph, spanning five days of Diwali festivities. Devotees seek blessings for wealth, prosperity, and well-being from Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera ...

The Kenyan law says the five days of Diwali may "in every year be public holidays for all persons belonging to the Hindu faith", and not all Kenyans. "We're yet to receive an official ...

Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer. Diwali is derived from the word "Deepavali,” which means "a row of lights.” Celebrants light rows ...

During Diwali, people also make patterns called rangoli from colourful materials like powders and pastes. For many people this five day festival honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Lamps are ...

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 ...

The UK's first British Asian prime minister and his family later joined Diwali celebrations in Southampton. The five days of Diwali are known as the festival of lights, celebrating the triumph of ...

Diwali, which was held last year on Oct. 24 and this year will occur on Oct. 20, is celebrated by over a billion people ...