What is Diwali: Here's all you should know : NPR
Oct 30, 2024 · Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora, including in the U.S. Many celebrate it with food, gifts and ...
Everything You Need to Know About Diwali in 2024 | TIME
Oct 31, 2024 · In southern India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna’s destruction of the demon Naraka who is said to have imprisoned women and tormented his subjects.
When is Diwali 2024? What to know about Hindu festival of lights
Oct 30, 2024 · USA TODAY. Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across the world will celebrate the Festival of Lights with...
Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights
Oct 31, 2024 · Indians are celebrating Diwali as bright earthen oil lamps and colourful lights light up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over...
Diwali: Indians celebrate the sparkling festival of lights - BBC
Nov 11, 2023 · Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is one of the most important festivals in the country. People pray, enjoy festive meals and light fireworks; sweets...
Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali : NPR
Nov 13, 2023 · Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.
Diwali 2024: India celebrates festival of lights - BBC News
30 October 2024. Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights and one of the most important events in the Hindu calendar. The annual festival tends to fall between...
Millions of Indians set a new world record celebrating Diwali | AP News
Nov 13, 2023 · Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.
What is Diwali, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?
Nov 10, 2023 · In southern India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna’s destruction of the demon Naraka who is said to have imprisoned women and tormented his subjects.
Here's how India is celebrating Diwali - NPR
Nov 4, 2021 · Hindus in India and across the world are celebrating Diwali, the five-day festival of lights. Here's what celebrations look like across India.