Diwali is an auspicious Hindu festival falling on the new moon of Kartik month--that comes after 20 days of Dussehra or Vijayadashami every year and lasts for five days from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj.

Diwali is one of the biggest religious holidays of the year, celebrated around the world by millions of Hindus. A five-day Festival of Light, it usually takes place between mid-October and mid ...

So here are the five days of festivities that mark Diwali for all those celebrating it across the world: ...

Most years in early November, Ishita Gawde uses two grocery carts at the store, one for each arm. They’re filled with all sorts of treats, curries and savory tastes for a major Indian ...

Diwali is one of the most important festivals in South Asia, and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated by more than a billion people of various faiths worldwide. Over five days, people take ...

The festival of Labh Panchami (Hindi: लाभ पंचमी, Gujarati: લાભ પાંચમ) or Labh Pancham marks the final day of Diwali celebrations. It is observed on the Panchami (5th day) during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ ...

Dev Diwali is the ‘Festival of Lights of the Gods’ and falls on the Kartik Purnima (full moon day), fifteen days after the celebrations of Diwali. It corresponds to the month of November-December in ...

The Kenyan law says the five days of Diwali may "in every year be public holidays for all persons belonging to the Hindu faith", and not all Kenyans. "We're yet to receive an official ...

5. Discussion These questions can be shared to ensure that children have retained the relevant information about the clip. 1: 0' 06" - What is Diwali? (The Hindu festival of light). 2: 0' 33 ...

“Diwali” is arguably the biggest festival of India and people of Indian origin. It’s celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world. Throughout the world, and in Australia ...