Across the U.S. and abroad, millions are preparing to celebrate Diwali, the biggest holiday of the year for the Indian community. Diwali, also known as Dipawali or “The Festival of Lights,” is an ...

Bright, vibrant colors lit up a section of the Indiana Statehouse Wednesday afternoon. Henna tattoos were painted on people's hands and arms, and more than 50 people snacked on cultural treats as the ...

Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is one of the most popular festivals in India. It is celebrated primarily by Hindus but has become a national festival over the centuries and is ...

A Fox Chapel woman is raising awareness to the public about the biggest annual celebration in India. Anita Nischal organized and sponsored a Diwali-themed Make-N-Take: Celebrate Diwali event Oct. 15 ...

Clapping their hands along to the beat, the crowd inside the Desi Bites event hall in Beaverton erupted in cheers and shouts Friday night. Around them, multicolored string lights twinkled along the ...

Diwali, a South Asian festival celebrating light over darkness, was hosted on Nov. 10 at the University of Oregon Erb Memorial Union Ballroom by the South Asian Cultural Alliance. Roughly 250 students ...

Diwali has a couple of different names including the Hindu Festival of Lights, Deepavali, CNN reported. It is celebrated by more than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India, Nepal, ...

Celebrated each fall, Diwali (aka Deepavali) marks the Hindu New Year and the victory of good over evil. The five-day festival culminates on the darkest night of the lunar calendar, with its main ...

Edison Township will celebrate the festival of lights with a drone and fireworks show during its fourth annual Diwali Festival at Papaianni Park on Oct. 25. The 18-minute drone show will feature the ...

As two cultural holidays approach, the D.C. area comes alive with events and celebrations that reflect the rich cultural tapestry of its diverse communities. Marked by beautiful displays of lights, ...