The word Diwali means “a row of lights” in Sanskrit, after all. Although I haven’t visited my homeland in nearly three years, I can’t help but fondly look back at the colorful traditions I ...

The Hindu festival of lights is one of the most important festivals in the country Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is one of the most important ...

A retelling of the ancient story of Prince Rama and his wife, Sita, which is celebrated every year at Diwali. Long ago in a kingdom called Ayodhya there lived a king called Dashratha, who had four ...

Two children show how their family prepares for Diwali in their home and in their community. They explain what the festival means and share Hindu traditions. There is a reference to Rama and Sita.

Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali is a Hindu festival observed in the Hindu month of ‘Kartik’, celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian city of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh. Dev Diwali is the ...

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. Diwali means “row of lights”, and celebrates the story of Rama and Sita. It also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. The Hindu Story of Rama and ...

Airlines are aware that during peak times like Diwali, demand will be high, so prices remain steep even for tickets purchased 90 days ahead.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Flying during ...

Eleven year old Vraj and his 14-year-old sister Simran, are getting ready to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of light. Diwali marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is also celebrated ...

Leicester's traditional Diwali lights switch-on event will not take place this year because of the rising cost of staging it. The city normally celebrates the Festival of Light with two events - a ...

A Leicester MP has said a cost-cutting decision to cancel the city's Diwali lights switch-on event this year will be a "huge blow" to businesses. The city normally celebrates the Festival of Light ...

Birmingham Diwali Mela festival has been cancelled this year as organisers face a "funding freeze". The Soho Road Business Improvement District (BID) said it was unable to proceed with planned ...

Themes: the Hindu festival of Diwali; celebrating world religions; the story of Rama and Sita; good overcoming evil; light overcoming darkness. Summary: Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated by ...