In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, October 20, 2025, across the country. Diwali is a five-day celebration observed ...

Diwali, which was held last year on Oct. 24 and this year will occur on Oct. 20, is celebrated by over a billion people ...

Gambling is a popular tradition because of the belief whoever gambled on Diwali night would prosper throughout the year. Many people buy gold on the first day of Diwali, known as Dhanteras — an ...

With the New Year comes renewed energy and the joy of awaiting the cultural and religious festivals such as Diwali festival, Holi, Dussehra 2025, and Navratri, which bring vibrancy to our lives.

Diwali, the festival of lights, love, positivity and sweetness will be celebrated on Oct 31, 2024. The day also marks the homecoming of Lord Ram after a long period of exile and a battle with ...

During Diwali, people also make patterns called rangoli from colourful materials like powders and pastes. For many people this five day festival honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Lamps are ...

The festival of Labh Panchami (Hindi: लाभ पंचमी, Gujarati: લાભ પાંચમ) or Labh Pancham marks the final day of Diwali celebrations. It is observed on the Panchami (5th day) during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ ...

Many people buy gold on the first day of Diwali, known as Dhanteras – an act they believe will bring them good luck. Setting off firecrackers is a cherished tradition, as is exchanging sweets ...

To the Jains, it has a whole different meaning. For them, Diwali is the day when the last of the Jain Tirthankaras, Lord Mahavira, attained nirvana, also known as complete knowledge and enlightenment.