This year, the main holiday is on Sunday but celebrations begin days earlier. More than one billion people will observe Diwali throughout South Asia and the Indian diaspora. The festival marks the ...

And for others, like Sarma, Diwali is the “victory of knowledge over ignorance.” Diwali celebrations for Sikhs commemorate the release of Guru Hargobind, who was imprisoned around 1617 and ...

The day of Diwali celebrates his release, along with the other political prisoners he fought for. While the reason behind the celebrations may be different, to commemorate the festival ...

Whether at traditional music performances rooted in Indian culture or at local museums with family-friendly activities, here are some of the local Diwali events you can take part in. From noon to ...

Vrajesh Shah, the director and producer of the event, said those celebrating should expect even more fireworks this year than the last. "The significance of Diwali is light over darkness and good ...

A record 2.51 million earthen oil lamps are lit along the Saryu river during Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of Diwali, creating a new Guinness World Record, in Ayodhya, India, Wednesday ...