Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India and around the world. People mark the holiday by decorating their homes, gathering with families and of ...

Diwali celebration in Japan is all about community gatherings, good food, vibrant lights and cultural performances. Each aspect of this festival captures a different side of this festival being lived ...

Karwa Chauth, a significant Hindu festival, is observed on October 10, 2025. Married women fast for their husbands' well-being. The article provides e ...

Diwali, while popularly known as the festival of lights, has different meanings across different cultures. The most popular narrative is when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after a 14-year-long exile ...

California became the third state in the nation to officially recognize Diwali, the Hindu "Festival of Lights," as a statewide holiday. The declaration comes from Assembly Bill 268, which was signed ...

The United States continues to be a stronghold of Christianity, with approximately 70% of the population identifying with Christian denominations. Evangelical Protestantism makes up the largest ...

Sitting atop her lion, the Hindu goddess Durga wields a celestial weapon in each of her 10 hands. But her target isn’t the usual demon of deceit, Mahishasura.

In an era when globalization threatens to flatten cultural nuance, India stands as a striking exception. Its identity is not built on uniformity, but on harmony in diversity: spiritual, linguistic, ...

The Delhi government will approach the Supreme Court seeking permission to allow the use of green firecrackers during Diwali, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced, describing Diwali as the most ...

Diwali, widely celebrated as the Festival of Lights, is among India’s most cherished and enduring festivals. Its origins span centuries, encompassing religious, cultural, and regional narratives that ...

Alcohol sales in India may pause during festivals, but they surge right after—driven by revenge consumption, premium choices, and gifting-led demand.

Diwali 2025, India's Festival of Lights, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Across regions, it honors ancient legends and deities, symbolizing renewal and unity.