Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How much do you know about Diwali, one of the biggest holidays celebrated in India? While another popular Indian holiday, Holi, is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a significant celebration in South Asia and for several religious groups. It ...

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 Washington State Senate today passed a bill recognizing Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.

As an Indian-American who grew up celebrating Diwali every year, I've never quite been able to explain it in a sentence. I've described it to non-Indian friends as "the Christmas of India," in that it ...

As many Americans go trick-or-treating or host Halloween parties on Thursday, many people in India, South Asia and worldwide will celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. People will light candles ...

A celebration of Diwali, India's festival of lights, happened in Elk Grove on Monday night, with traditional Indian songs, dance and ceremonial clothing. Hundreds of people gathered for the annual ...

The beginning of a new lunar year marks the unfolding of Diwali celebrations — otherwise known as Deepavali — which is a deeply historical and cultural holiday. This year, the celebration will begin ...