Diwali is here and while the festive spirit grips us, homes across India shimmer not just from the diyas but from the collective ritual of safai or the mandatory cleaning ahead of the Festival of ...

Essay on Diwali: Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Deepawali, is the festival of lights celebrated with great joy across India and by Indians worldwide. Schools often ask students to write an essay ...

Deepavali, the beloved festival of lights, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This ...

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 the ...

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets. By Mike Ives India is shimmering. This week is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights ...