The festival occurs annually each autumn, often falling in either October or November depending on the moon. Diwali is celebrated primarily by Hindus but has become a national festival over the ...

Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity, is also celebrated in Hindu households during the festival. Diwali coincides with the Sikh celebration of Bandi Chhor Divas ...

When is Diwali? The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. This year, the holiday is being celebrated on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

The festival brings with it a number of unique ... as is exchanging sweets and gifts among friends and family. Diwali celebrations typically feature rangoli, which are geometric, floral patterns ...

Two children show how their family prepares for Diwali in their home and in their community. They explain what the festival means ... theme of the assembly - eg 'Celebration' (Kool and the Gang ...

Deepavali 2022: Diwali is one of the most-awaited festivals of India which is widely celebrated with different forms of festivities. Diwali will fall on October 24 this year and the preparations ...

“During Diwali all our friends and family, even neighbours they come to your place, and we share and care, so these are hidden knowledge within this celebration.” The festival of lights was ...

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’ ...

Credit: Instagram/@ayushmannk Anil Kapoor celebrated the Diwali festival away from home with the crew of his upcoming movie Subedaar. Credit: Instagram/@anilskapoor Amid the glowing reviews for ...

This weekend Hindus, Sikhs and Jains will be celebrating Diwali, the festival of light. The five-day festival is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil and candlelight from Diyas will ...