The holiday is a major event in India, particularly for followers of Hinduism and Sikhism, and is marked by candle and lamp ...

Hello and welcome to TOI Bharat Abroad — your weekly window into how India meets the world. This week, a tragic truck crash ...

Diwali is now an official holiday in three states: California, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into ...

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20.

Diwali isn’t a federal holiday in the US, but states like California, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut have recognized it. New ...

Diwali, India 's most significant annual festival, holds particular importance for Hindus but is celebrated across faiths by ...

Celebrations vary. People tell stories of different gods or gurus winning against evil forces. For Hindus, Diwali celebrates ...

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.

Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil ...

Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging ...

Governor Josh Shapiro signed a law establishing Diwali on the fifteenth day of Kartik in the Hindu lunisolar calendar, making ...

Sacramento's Indian community is celebrating Diwali with traditions that include cooking sweets and offering prayers for ...