One of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, Diwali or Deepavali commemorates the victory of good over evil and is celebrates ...

Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil ...

R uchira Patel, a leading volunteer at the temple, explained, “Diwali and the Hindu New Year reaffirm and strengthen values ...

For the first time, New York City’s public school students will have Friday off to observe Diwali, a holiday celebrated ...

Diwali marks the new year in some traditions, an “opportunity to begin anew, similar to Rosh Hashanah,” said Janamanchi, who pulls tenets from all faith traditions in his sermons.

With Pennsylvania making it a state holiday and NYC schools giving students the day off, the Indian festival is gaining U.S.

For the first time New York City public school students will be off in honor of Diwali on Friday, but what exactly is Diwali?

Diwali celebrations typically feature rangoli, which are geometric, floral patterns drawn on the floor using colorful powders. This year, several northern Indian states, including the capital New ...

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Diwali celebrations typically feature rangoli, which are geometric, floral patterns drawn on the floor using colorful powders. This year, several northern Indian states, including the capital New ...

Over the next two days the celebrations continue as people host gatherings and visit family and friends to celebrate the new year. For Hindus, Diwali is also a time for dana (charitable giving ...