Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra would be incomplete without the making of the killa, a playful ritual rooted in tradition ...

It is commonly known as the festival of lights or Deepavali, which translates to “row of lights” in Sanskrit. During Diwali, ...

This year, the theme was ‘Ajinkyatara’, a fort in Satara, from where Tarabai, King Rajaram’s wife, ruled for seven years ...

Diwali or Deepavali celebrates the "victory of good over evil during the course of five days," according to the Hindu American Foundation.

Celebrations vary. People tell stories of different gods or gurus winning against evil forces. For Hindus, Diwali celebrates ...

California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday. The law, newly signed by Gov. Gavin ...

Dancers perform during the Southlake Diwali Festival at Southlake Town Square on Oct. 22, 2022. Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, typically falls during October and November. Robert W. Hart / ...