For me, however, the defining decor of Diwali has always been the diyas, or lamps. Diya, originating from the Sanskrit word ...

Diwali is almost here, which means for some, they're going all in on decorations, while others are putting up something small, simple, and meaningful. I, personally, am in the midst of my last ...

During Diwali, families often make decorative patterns of diyas, lotus flowers and other designs out of coloured rice flour. This art form is known as rangoli. These creative decorations are often ...

Most years in early November, Ishita Gawde uses two grocery carts at the store, one for each arm. They’re filled with all sorts of treats, curries and savory tastes for a major Indian ...

So what is the deeper significance of lighting a diya (clay lamp) during Diwali? Kumud Merani tells us more. Disclaimer: Every religion and country as well as state in India might have different ...

Shirdi, Maharashtra, Nov 14: Devotees of Sai Baba on Diwali night lighted one lakh eight thousand diyas (lamps) within 30 seconds. "This was our way of expressing devotion for Baba's 'Nau ...

"I started decorating my house weeks before Diwali and decorated my house with Diyas and other Diwali-related symbols". According to Jitesh Kumar, he learned about this contest through friends and ...