Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu month of Kartik, which typically falls between the middle of October and the middle of November. This year, Diwali falls on October 31, according to the Hindu ...

On Choti Diwali, or Kali Chaudas, it's auspicious to light 14 diyas arranged thoughtfully. Place 11 diyas around the edge of a plate with a four-faced diya in the centre, which should be lit first ...

Diwali Reminds Me of Who I Am (but It Took Awhile to Get There) The writer Raj Tawney shares how celebrating Diwali eventually taught him to feel more rooted in his Indian culture — and in himself.

Diwali celebrates "the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil." This year, the five-day festival begins Oct. 31.

While Diwali is a major religious festival for Hindus, it is also observed by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. The origin story of Diwali varies depending on the region.

Diwali is India’s most important festival of the year—a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Widely observed among more than a ...

In 2023, Diwali will begin on Nov. 10 and end on Nov. 15. Although celebrated primarily by Hindus, the festival, which dates back more than 2,500 years, is also enjoyed by non-Hindu communities.