Diwali

2023 - 11 - 12

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Gomantak Times"

A traditional Diwali, the Goan way (Gomantak Times)

Experience the traditional Goan way of celebrating Diwali with eco-conscious rituals, Narkasur-burning, and ancient customs. Discover the significance of ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Wire"

In Photos: How Goa Celebrates Diwali With the Symbolic Slaying of ... (The Wire)

To mark Krishna's slaying of the Asura king, effigies of the demon king are stuffed with firecrackers and burnt at dawn.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Deccan Herald"

Goans burn 'Narakasur' effigies to celebrate Diwali; CM Sawant asks ... (Deccan Herald)

Panaji, Nov 12 (PTI) People of Goa burnt giant effigies of demon 'Narakasura' in the early hours of Sunday to begin Diwali celebration, while Chief Minister ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Times of India"

People burn effigy of demon Narakasura to commemorate Diwali ... (Times of India)

Marking the celebrations of Diwali and commemorating the victory of good over evil, people in Panaji, Goa burnt an effigy of demon Narakasura on November 12 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sky News"

India breaks world record with Diwali oil lamp display - despite air ... (Sky News)

More than 2.2 million lamps burned for 45 minutes as fireworks exploded over a sacred river in north India - just days after two of the country's cities ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBC.ca"

More businesses in Sydney are celebrating Diwali as ties to India ... (CBC.ca)

With a growing and diverse population, Sydney, N.S., is seeing more cultural celebrations from around the world including Diwali, the Indian festival of ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Prime Minister of Canada"

Statement by the Prime Minister on Diwali (Prime Minister of Canada)

On this joyful holiday, families and friends gather to pray, exchange gifts, share meals, and decorate their homes and temples with colour and the glow of ...

Statement by Minister Khera on Diwali (Yahoo Finance)

Today, Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities across Canada and around the world celebrate Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Spectrum News"

South Asian Americans in N.Y. state celebrate Diwali, the 'Festival of ... (Spectrum News)

Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains all come together on this day. In mythology, Diwali highlights the return of the Hindu god Rama to his home Ayodhya after ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "USA TODAY"

Diwali festival of lights in photos (USA TODAY)

Young dancers perform a classical Indian dance at the American Desi Society's Diwali celebration at the Cesar Chavez High School theater in Stockton on Nov.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBC.ca"

Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas celebrated across Canada and the world ... (CBC.ca)

Canadians across the country celebrated Diwali on Sunday. Over the five days of Diwali, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo News"

What is the legend behind Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights? (Yahoo News)

Growing up in South Delhi, India, Diwali was easily my favorite holiday. In Christmas-like fashion, fairy lights enveloped homes and streets every year and ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BC Gov News"

Premier's statement on Diwali | BC Gov News (BC Gov News)

โ€œToday, B.C. and other parts of the world will light up as people celebrate Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. โ€œDiwali is a sacred time for Hindus, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "University of Melbourne"

More than 900 celebrate Diwali on campus at the University of ... (University of Melbourne)

The University of Melbourne has celebrated Diwali on campus in Parkville, with over 900 current students and staff joining the festivities.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Business Today"

World Celebrates Festival of Lights; Diwali Festivities Shine at U.S. ... (Business Today)

The entire country celebrated the festival of lights Diwali with great zeal and fervour. Diwali signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Independent"

Toxic haze shrouds Delhi as people defy ban on firecrackers during ... (The Independent)

Delhi once again ranked as the world's most polluted city a day after hundreds of thousands of people celebrated Diwali by flouting firecracker restrictions ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Livemint"

Akshata Murty's attire for Diwali celebrations at UK PM residence ... (Livemint)

Akshata Murty was seen wearing a royal blue saree that appeared to be of Mysuru silk with a matching blouse and a traditional gandaberunda necklace ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Glamorgan County Cricket"

Glamorgan celebrate Diwali at Sophia Gardens (Glamorgan County Cricket)

Glamorgan County Cricket Club hosted a wonderful event for the festival of lights, Diwali, at Sophia Gardens, where an exciting new initiative was ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters"

Three Indian cities among world's 10 most polluted after Diwali (Reuters)

Two Indian cities joined New Delhi to become among the world's top 10 most polluted cities on Monday, with smoke heavy in the air a day after revellers let ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CTV News"

'Really, really amazing': Community members come together for ... (CTV News)

The Hindu festival of lights known as Diwali was quite the occasion in Regina. Members from all corners of the community gathered to celebrate one of the ...

Explore the last week