Diwali, also known as the "Festival of Lights ... the Preserver (one of the main gods of the Hindu trinity) sent the demon King Bali to rule the nether world — while in Bengal and other ...

In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja ... the second and 10th centuries, describe why gods and goddesses favor certain flowers.

Diwali brings Hindu communities together ... During the festival of Holi, many Hindus remember the mischievous ways of the god Krishna, and how, as a young boy, he used to play tricks on people.

Diwali marks the new year in some traditions ... In 2010, they performed at the Washington National Cathedral, dancing to music of Hindu gods and goddesses in front of Jesus on the cross.

Diwali is a significant festival in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. In a multicultural and diverse country like India, everyone has their own way of celebrating this festival. Even though their belief ...

the Hindu god of healing. It is considered an auspicious day to buy new things, especially gold and silver. The 2nd day is Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali. It is a day to celebrate the victory ...

Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali is a Hindu festival observed in the Hindu month of ‘Kartik’, celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian city of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh. Dev Diwali is the ...

The Hindu community living across the country is celebrating Diwali with religious zeal and fervor today. Special sermons have been arranged in Hindu temples across the country. To mark the day the ...

Two of our biggest Hindu events are Diwali and Holi. This past year Dharma celebrated both the festivals with South Asian food and music. Staff from the Center for Spiritual life help the group to ...

Hindu community in Pakistan, like elsewhere in the world, is celebrating Diwali on Sunday. Pakistan Hindu Council has attributed this year's Diwali to immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The annual festival ...