Diwali, set to occur this weekend, stands out as the most jubilant festivity in India. Embraced by a population exceeding a billion, both within the nation and its diaspora, this celebration spans ...

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual ...

PASADENA, Calif. -- Billions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists worldwide are preparing to celebrate Diwali, also known as the "festival of lights." This year, Diwali begins Thursday, Oct. 31 ...

India's 2026 calendar is a vibrant tapestry of celebrations. Major festivals like Pongal, Holi, Diwali, and Eid-ul-Fitr mark ...

As per Drik Panchang, Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, when Lakshmi Puja is observed. The extended Diwali 2026 ...

A customer looks at marigold flowers at a shop along a roadside in Mumbai on November 11, 2023, on the eve of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.. Photo: Getty Images Over the weekend, millions of ...