LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically ...

Lakshmi is believed to roam the earth on Diwali night. On the evening of Diwali, people open their doors and windows to welcome Lakshmi, and place diya lights on their windowsills and balcony ledges ...

Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 ...

Here are 15 Diwali light decoration ideas that'll make your homes sparkle this festive season. One of the earliest memories most of us have of Diwali is lining up our balconies and entryways with ...

NEW DELHI--Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as bright earthen oil lamps and dazzling, colorful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolizes the ...

The demand for clay lamps—once a staple of the Diwali festival—has dwindled, with many people opting for modern, electric alternatives like LED lights and battery-operated diyas. This trend has dealt ...

Introduction Play relevant sections of your chosen song/s and ask the children what they think the lyrics could suggest about the Hindu festival of Diwali. Display the gallery of diva lights and ...

A unique tradition during Diwali in Varanasi is the diya-lit boat procession on the Ganges. Locals and pilgrims float small, earthen lamps in the river, creating a shimmering pathway of lights.

The festival of Diwali, celebrated every year by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains all over the world in October or November, is all about the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and hope over ...

Create DIY Diwali crafts Engage in creating some interesting DIY Diwali crafts such as greeting cards or decor for the house like a lantern or festoon. You can also paint earthen diyas. Light up a ...

I wish @narendramodi and all who are celebrating Diwali a happy and joyful festival. May the light of love and hope ... ground as fireworks and diyas (earthen lamps) lit up the night at multiple ...