Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word “deepavali,” which means “a row or series of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolise the victory ...

Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across ...

Diwali is the beautiful and colorful "festival of lights" celebrated not only in India but also by those of the Hindu faith ...

Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights, falls on 'Amavasya', the darkest night of 'Kartika'. It is believed that on this day Lord Rama come home to his kingdom after a fourteen years exile and the ...

The word Diwali means 'row of lights'. Jessica is making candles with her family to decorate the inside of the house, they also decorate the outside of the house with colourful Rangoli patterns on ...

Many Canadian cities take part and locations such as Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver are especially busy with fairs and other ways to acknowledge the event.

The Waterfall of Lights display can be enjoyed at the free event A "Waterfall of Lights" display has been created to celebrate Diwali in Leicester. Light artist Sola has created the LED spectacle ...

Diwali celebrates light over darkness and the hope that good will happen... Two children show how their family prepares for Diwali in their home and in their community. They explain what the ...