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 marks Hindu god Ram’s return to his kingdom after 14 years in exile. Hindus believe that during Diwali the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, will visit their homes if they are illuminated and ...

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.

Traders perform rituals during Chopada Pujan, or a mass prayer ceremony dedicated to the worship of account books, on the occasion of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, at the Swaminarayan ...

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.

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a luminous celebration that holds a special place in the hearts of millions. This year, it takes place on Sunday, Nov. 12.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Diwali celebrations are underway in India and the U.S., including here in our area. The pandemic, of course, has changed events this year. Many temples streamed prayer ...

Diwali Laxmi Pooja at the Bharatiya Temple of Lansing in Haslett from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Diwali 2024 at Northern Michigan University in Marquette from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.

Diwali, one of the most important festivals in India, commenced Thursday, with the main festivities due to take place on Saturday, November 14. Each year, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world ...

Traders perform rituals during Chopada Pujan, or a mass prayer ceremony dedicated to the worship of account books, on the occasion of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, at the Swaminarayan ...