(AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File) FILE- Hindu women light oil lamps at the Banganga pond as they celebrate Dev Diwali festival ...

BETHESDA, Md. (RNS) — Diwali's transcendent message of good over evil comes at the perfect time, say Unitarian Universalist congregants, who celebrated the festival of lights in the DC area just ...

With Diwali goods filling U.S. store shelves, Indian Americans express glee, “The days of buying American chocolates as ...

Oct. 30, 2024: This story has been updated and republished as Diwali is celebrated this week. Diwali is celebrated by thousands of people in North Texas — but many don’t know what the popular ...

Diwali is upon us, which means skies are set to be filled with fireworks, and beautiful candles will be displayed in homes. Also known as Divali or Deepawali, Diwali is celebrated over five days ...

FILE- Hindu women light oil lamps at the Banganga pond as they celebrate Dev Diwali festival in Mumbai, India, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File) Gambling is a popular tradition because ...

New Yorkers celebrated Diwali on Friday night in Queens. “Even the smallest light can brighten the darkness,” Fiona Mohamed said. Mohamed hopes to bring light into the world with her dancing ...

FILE- Hindu women light oil lamps at the Banganga pond as they celebrate Dev Diwali festival in Mumbai, India, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File) The celebrations took place within the ...

Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. Millions of Hindus and South Asians around the world are celebrating the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and ...

Millions of Hindus and South Asians around the world, including in Milwaukee, are celebrating Diwali starting Oct. 31 with parties, dinners, food and prayers. "One of the most celebrated Hindu ...