The festival is celebrated over five days and dhanteras, the preparation period leading up to the peak of the Diwali on Oct. 31, begin two days earlier on Oct. 29. How is Diwali celebrated?

D iwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated with immense joy and reverence across India and by people of Indian heritage worldwide. A key tradition of Diwali is lighting diyas, or oil lamps ...

As Diwali celebrations begin, here's what to know about the festival of lights The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil and new beginnings associated with the Hindu New Year ...

Diwali, or Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the world, including South Africa, where it holds a special place among the country’s diverse ...

This year, the most important day of the Hindu celebration of Diwali fell on Oct. 31, and the Sikh celebration fell on Nov. 1. The Massachusetts State House hosted its Diwali celebration on Oct. 22.

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil. It takes its name from the word deepavali, Sanskrit for a row of lamps.

Here's a look at some local events to mark Diwali: Sri Lakshmi Puja, dinner and fireworks at Sri Balaji Temple of Great Lakes in West Bloomfield from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. A celebration of good over evil, it is ...

What to Know. More than one billion people throughout South Asia and the diaspora will celebrate Diwali this week. This year, the primary holiday will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31.