What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it ... - AP News
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer.
Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali : NPR
WEBNov 13, 2023 · Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.
Diwali: Indians celebrate the sparkling festival of lights - BBC
WEBNov 11, 2023 · Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is one of the most important festivals in the country. People pray, enjoy festive meals and light fireworks; sweets...
Here's how India is celebrating Diwali - NPR
WEBNov 4, 2021 · Hindus in India and across the world are celebrating Diwali, the five-day festival of lights. Here's what celebrations look like across India.
Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, explained through rituals
WEBNov 11, 2023 · Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, explained through rituals. The core idea behind Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, reflected in its rituals like diyas and rangoli. A family waves ...
Bidens host largest White House Diwali celebration ever - NBC News
WEBOct 25, 2022 · The Bidens hosted the largest Diwali celebration ever held in the White House on Monday, with 200 guests in attendance as the president lit a diya, a ceremonial lamp, and addressed the holiday’s...
Diwali 2022: India celebrates the festival with a dazzling ... - BBC
WEBOct 23, 2022 · India's streets and homes are lit up with colourful lanterns and glowing lamps as millions celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali.
Diwali 2021: India celebrates festival of lights under shadow of …
WEBNov 4, 2021 · India has been lit up in a dazzling display of light and colour, as millions of people celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali. But it comes amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and air ...
Diwali 2021: India celebrates festival of lights under shadow of ... - BBC
WEBIndia has been lit up in a dazzling display of light and colour, as millions of people celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali.
Millions of Indians set a new world record celebrating Diwali - AP News
WEBNov 13, 2023 · Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.
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