As the Hindu festival of Diwali approaches on October 20, the pottery villages of northern Bangladesh are buzzing with activity and anticipation. Across Lalmonirhat, Rangpur, Gaibandha, Nilphamari, ...

One of the biggest festivals will be celebrated across the globe today with the Hindu holiday of Diwali. Here's why the holiday is celebrated.

Around 1,000 potter families in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram districts are now passing busy days making earthen lamps ahead of Diwali, or Deepabali celebrations on the eve of Kali Puja on October 31.

Diwali or Deepavali celebrates the "victory of good over evil during the course of five days," according to the Hindu American Foundation.

Locals and saints here in Ayodhya are encouraging everyone to adopt Swadeshi goods this Diwali festival. Speaking to ANI, Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das Ji Maharaj said the morning rituals began with ...

Hundreds of thousands of oil lamps illuminated the northern Indian city of Ayodhya as part of the festival of Diwali, casting a glowing light over the city Tuesday. But the lamps did not just set the ...

AYODHYA (IANS) – With the ‘Deepotsav’ in Ayodhya people can be a part of it by paying with a sum as low as Rs 51 for a diya to Rs 1,100 for 51 diyas. The only difference here will be that your diya ...

California is adding a new holiday to its calendar. On Monday, Oct. 6, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 into law, making California the third state to designate Diwali — the Hindu festival ...

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20. Celebrations last five days, and include activities such as gift-giving, ...