it's time for Diwali. On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across the world will celebrate the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and prayers. "One of the most celebrated ...

Diwali, the festival of lights ... it is observed across faiths over five days with gatherings for prayer, feasts and fireworks displays. The holiday takes its name from the word "deepavali ...

On Diwali night, Hindus dress up in new clothes or their best outfit, light up diyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside their home, participate in family puja (prayers) and worship Lakshmi ...

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness. On Long Island and around the world, the celebration starts with prayer and the lighting of diya (an oil lamp ...

During the third day of Diwali, families gather together for Lakshmi puja, which is a prayer to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity. This year, Lakshmi puja will be celebrated on Oct. 31.

On Diwali, families also prepare their home mandirs — temples with deity statues decked out in flowers and new clothes — and gather to pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh. My family would ...

During Diwali, people take part in festive gatherings, firework displays, feasts and prayers. Diwali 2024 will be celebrated in October 31. In Hinduism, Diwali marks the return of Lord Ram to ...

Every autumn, the observance sees millions of people attend firework displays, prayer services and festive events in celebration of the occasion. While Diwali holds significance for a variety of ...