(RNS) – During the late 1970s in the quiet suburbs of Hamden, Connecticut, the Indian festival of Diwali hardly enjoyed mainstream recognition. For Hindus like Rajeev Pahuja, who was born and raised ...

Update: Fireworks will now take place at 9:00 p.m. during the Diwali and Annakut Celebration. NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and BAPS invite you to join us at the Diwali & Annakut celebration at the BAPS Shri ...

On Oct. 31, some Hindu-American families will be celebrating the confluence of two holidays: Diwali and Halloween. One is a festival of lights; the other a fun celebration of darker things. It's ...

Collaborative initiative collected and donated over 970,000 pounds of food to 350+ pantries, embodying ‘Sewa’ (service) ...

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day celebration for Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The holiday's date is determined by the lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early ...

South Windsor High School students organized a Diwali food drive that collected about 4,700 pounds of food for local pantries ...

Diwali — the religious festival and holiday celebrated by over a billion Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and Sikhs worldwide — is a step closer to becoming an official state holiday in the Keystone State.

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) – Accepting the Power of One Award from Diwali Foundation USA, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the global organization is indispensable at a time when crises are ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a luminous celebration that holds a special place in the hearts of millions. This year, it takes place on Sunday, Nov. 12. As the world transitions into the chilly ...

Diwali traditions vary around the world, but a common theme includes lighting candles and the gathering of families. Who celebrates Diwali? Followers of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths celebrate ...

Bring out the sparkle and light up those lamps; it's time for Diwali celebrations. Millions of Hindus and South Asians across the globe will celebrate the annual Festival of Lights on Monday, Oct. 20, ...

Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, is a time of joyous celebration not only for the Indian community in the UAE but for everyone who embraces the festive spirit. Homes of the celebrators across ...