Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across ...

Diwali is an auspicious Hindu festival falling on the new moon of Kartik month--that comes after 20 days of Dussehra or Vijayadashami every year and lasts for five days from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj.

From Diwali and PortFest to the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, here’s what’s happening in October sans Halloween festivities. (Here’s our complete guide to Halloween on the Peninsula.) ...

South Asian Christians use connections between the Diwali festival and Christmas to point their communities to Christ. In New Delhi’s Chittaranjan Park, Mary David adjusts the traditional ...

The new year starts on January 1, 2025. People are eager to know the dates of major fasts and festivals. Here's the list of ...

As 2024 ends, India eagerly anticipates 2025 with hope and new opportunities. Significant festivals include Holi on March 14, ...

Other holidays include November 2 for Bali Pratipada and November 7-8 for Chhath, celebrated in Bihar and Jharkhand, coinciding with Meghalaya's Wangala Festival. Diwali, one of the most ...

Setting a glowing example, current Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ex-PM Dr. Manmohan Singh never dipped into government ...

As the year unfolds, let us embrace these moments of unity and festivity, celebrating not just the festivals themselves, but ...

From Diwali to Eid, religious festivals shape cultures worldwide, but Christmas stands out as the most celebrated, uniting ...