Millions of people across Asia are celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The festival is celebrated ...

Day 3: Diwali - The Main Festival The third day is the pinnacle of Diwali celebrations. Homes are lit up with lamps and candles, and colorful rangoli adorns the entrances.

Diwali food recipes A devotee holds an oil lamp while offering prayers during Hindu festival of Diwali at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Oct. 24, 2022.

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 ...

What to Know About the Festival of Lights Diwali is a “time for thanksgiving and prayer for health, knowledge and peace" Published November 4, 2021 • Updated on November 4, 2021 at 12:50 pm ...

DIWALI AND NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IN MELVILLE The Chopda Punjan takes place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 when journals and prayer books are blessed as families pray for success and happiness in the coming year.

The last time I participated in this prayer was 30 years ago. In these three decades I have made several trips to India, but never during Diwali.

Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer. Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” ...