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

Diwali and other celebrations often bring fireworks ... Keep a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher nearby when lighting ...

Feeling presence of people from Indian sub continent, the Blacktown council is encouraging residents in its local areas to decorate their houses with creative lighting on Diwali theme and enter a ...

This religious ceremony is started by chanting of the holy Vedic mantras by the priests, lighting diyas at the ghats and the sparkling of fire crackers, to welcome and please the Gods and Goddesses.

Bhopal erupted in celebrations after India's win in the Champions Trophy, with spontaneous festivities mirroring Diwali.

Diwali and Bandi Chor Divas are commonly celebrated by lighting Indian lamps which can either be called diyas or divas. Hindus visit the Mandir (Hindu temple), and Sikhs visit the Gurdwara (Sikh ...

emphasizing the use of fewer fireworks and more traditional lighting methods. Conclusion: A Divine Tapestry of Light and Devotion: Diwali in Varanasi is not just a festival; it's a symphony of ...

The lighting up of iconic sails of Sydney Opera House on Diwali is an annual affair. The Indian community gathered to celebrate this event with zeal after a gap of two years. The sails of the ...

It’s a five-day festival of lights, and traditionally marked by lighting lamps in people’s homes - the word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word deepavali, meaning "rows of lighted lamps".

In the United States., Diwali falls on Halloween this year, which has triggered quite a few #Diwaloween memes on social media where some celebrants can be seen lighting diyas in their scary ...