Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity, is also celebrated in Hindu households during the festival. Diwali coincides with the Sikh celebration of Bandi Chhor Divas ...

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

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the festival of lights. It is the celebration of the triumph of dark over light and good over evil, and is typically observed in South Asian countries ...

With the New Year comes renewed energy and the joy of awaiting the cultural and religious festivals such as Diwali festival, Holi, Dussehra 2025, and Navratri, which bring vibrancy to our lives.

Diwali also marks the release of Guru Hargobind from prison in 1619 which is why the Golden Temple's golden luminescence is magnified with diyas and lamps on this day ...