Sikhs call Diwali as Bandi Chhor Diwas. This is one of the most important festivals in the list of important celebrations for the Sikh community. Literally translated as the day of liberation ...

For Buddhists, Diwali is honored as the day Hindu Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism. For Sikhs, Diwali overlaps with Bandi Chhor Divas, which commemorates the day Guru Hargobind was released ...

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 ...

A bill moving through the state legislature would require the governor to annually proclaim certain days to be “Diwali Day,” ...

Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from London tell the BBC what Diwali means to them. For the first time this century, thousands of people will enjoy Diwali and Halloween on the same day.

Diwali: a culturally rich and widely celebrated festival with roots in Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist traditions. While Diwali’s religious significance is profound, it has also become a broader ...

Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Prince Rama over the evil demon Ravana. On the same day, Sikhs celebrate a festival called Bandi Chor Divas, which marks the release of the ...

While Diwali is a major religious festival for Hindus, it is also observed by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. The origin story of Diwali varies depending on the region. All these stories have one ...

The actor used to earn staggering Rs 35 lakh from his work on TV. However, at the peak of his television career, the actor ...

Diwali is also celebrated in Sikhism and Jainism. Diwali always falls some time between October and November, but the exact date varies each year as the Hindu calendar is based on the Moon.

Sikhs also celebrate Diwali, also known as Bandi Chhor Diwas. We will bring you the latest news of interest to the area's Sikh community. Sign up to our new UK Sikhs newsletter here ...