Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the ...

Two children show how their family prepares for Diwali in their home and in their community. They explain what the festival means and share Hindu traditions. There is a reference to Rama and Sita.

India has submitted a proposal to UNESCO to include the Diwali festival in the 2023 list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH ...

Watch how Jessica and her family prepare for the festival of Diwali. Learn about the story of Rama as he searches for Sita with help from Hanuman the monkey. Paint a colourful firework picture ...

Diwali becomes even more exciting with fun games shared with loved ones! From a lively poker night and classic card games to hilarious rounds of dumb charades, there’s no shortage of laughter ...

Diwali is one of the most important festivals in South Asia, and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated by more than a billion people of various faiths worldwide. Over five days, people take ...

India has proposed the inclusion of the Diwali festival in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced this in the Rajya Sabha, noting ...

We’ve rounded up three Diwali events where Londoners can celebrate the festival of lights in the city this week.

Other holidays include November 2 for Bali Pratipada and November 7-8 for Chhath, celebrated in Bihar and Jharkhand, coinciding with Meghalaya's Wangala Festival. Diwali, one of the most ...