This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20. Celebrations last five days, and include activities such as gift-giving, ...

Members of the University’s Indian Student Council celebrate Diwali. Diwali is an Indian festival of lights that marks the start of the Hindu New Year. Diwali is one of the most widely observed ...

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Pumpkin halwa and pumpkin pie! On October 31, while India celebrated Diwali, the world marked the day (or rather night) as Halloween. Pumpkins were in special demand. The humble pumpkin has myriad ...

Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. Its observance will begin this weekend and will last for five days. Diwali, the third night of the celebration, falls on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mayur Kakade / Moment via Getty Images Diwali is the beautiful and colorful "festival of lights" celebrated not only in India but ...

ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WSAW) - Diwali, the traditional Hindu Festival of Lights, is a vibrant celebration marking the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and a joyous expression of ...

Mattel is introducing its first Diwali Barbie doll, which the company says is being released as part of its “commitment to promoting celebrations of heritage.” The doll, unveiled Friday, is a ...

The five-day Diwali festivities kick-started on October 18 with Dhanteras. Celebrities started hosting and attending Diwali parties days before the festival. On October 20, on the occasion of Diwali, ...

Diwali, the festival that paints our homes in golden hues and fills the air with the fragrance of sweets and joy, is also the perfect time to light up your Instagram feed! Whether you’re sharing ...