SIMRAN: Diwali is celebrated every year in the autumn. It marks the start of the Hindu New Year and we celebrate a new beginning. We spring-clean our homes wear new clothes and exchange gifts.

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the ...

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Diwali is a significant festival in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. In a multicultural and diverse country like India, everyone has their own way of celebrating this festival. Even though their belief ...

but have you planned your Diwali trip out of town yet? Summers and Christmas are two seasons when Indians spend the most in travelling, however, this season of autumn is also a great time to explore.

The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is celebrated around the world – from India and southern Asia, where it originates, to South America, Australia, Africa, and, of course, London. Also ...

Golden autumn foliage also adds a hint of romance ... October brings the Hindu festival of Diwali and while most people will think of heading to India for the celebrations, tropical Mauritius ...