Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. Millions of Hindus and South Asians around the world are celebrating the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and ...

Individuals participate in a Diwali prayer service, passing among one another a lit flame during an Aarti ceremony. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Individuals in Orlando joined together for a Diwali ...

Diwali, one of Hinduism's most important festivals, became the 16th Indian tradition added to UNESCO's cultural heritage list ...

Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Divali, is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, its observance begins Saturday, Oct. 18, and lasts five days, of which ...

India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, ...

Diwali’s UNESCO Inclusion Celebrated At Houston, Atlanta, Consulates. HOUSTON, TX – As Diwali was included in UNESCO’s ...

A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT: Attendees donned their best attire for the Diwali celebration at Ashley Park. Even the youngest family members wore handmade garments for the 5-day festival. (Jill Holloway/The ...

On Oct. 26, Shanti, the Hindu student organization, celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. Approximately 1,000 students and community members attended the annual candle lighting on the Green, ...

Bruin Hindus is warming Bruins’ hearts with diyas this Diwali season. The Hindu student organization hosted its annual Diwali ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the ...

On Oct. 25, community members celebrated Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Approximately 200 people attended the annual candle lighting on the Green, according to attendee and Dartmouth India ...