To this day, people celebrate Diwali by lighting diyas or candles in their homes ... you’ll often see plenty of mithai. Mithai are Indian sweets, made from flour, milk, sugar and nuts ...

In southern India, Diwali is recognized as the day Lord Krishna ... or worship service, lighting diyas and other lights around the house and enjoying fireworks displays. It’s a time for ...

As Sunita Williams returned from space after 9-long-months, here are some instances when she proudly flaunted her Indian ...

Indian festivals are celebrated with zeal and have unique ways of manifesting dreams. Diwali stands out as the festival that ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India - and for Hindus in particular ... where some celebrants can be seen lighting diyas in their scary costumes or handing out laddoos ...

Diwali and Bandi Chor Divas are commonly celebrated by lighting Indian lamps which can either be called diyas or divas. Hindus visit the Mandir (Hindu temple), and Sikhs visit the Gurdwara (Sikh ...

In the Indian state of Maharashtra ... Dev Diwali coincides with Guru Nanak Jayanti and Jain light festival. The main ritual of Dev Diwali is the lighting of diyas after seeing the moon. The steps of ...

Diwali, India ’s most iconic festival isn’t a one day traditional festival of lights, but a series of festivities with Dhanteras marking the beginning and wrapping up with Bhai Dooj ...

It is considered the spiritual capital of India and holds immense religious ... and colorful flower decorations during Diwali. The soft glow of diyas and the flickering lights from temples cast ...