Diwali's earthen lamps, dating back over 2,000 years in Gujarat, showcase ancient designs influenced by Greek and Middle Eastern traditions. Excavations from Vadnagar reveal diverse lamp types ...

Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. Millions of Hindus and ... according to Smithsonian's ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, for the Hindu majority in particular. It is marked by socialising and exchanging gifts with loved ones. Many light earthen oil lamps ...

The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. It is celebrated by Hindu people across the world. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated ...

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

A record 2.51 million earthen oil lamps are lit along the Saryu river during Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of Diwali, creating a new Guinness World Record, in Ayodhya, India, Wednesday ...

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million clay oil lamps at dusk on Wednesday on the ...

Actress Mridula Oberoi reflects on the essence of Diwali, emphasizing peace, happiness, and unity. She advocates for eco-friendly celebrations, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and ...

This year, Diwali is being celebrated on Thursday, but some parts of the country will observe the festival on Friday. People light oil lamps and candles on the day to symbolise the triumph of ...