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.

For Diwali — which coincides with the new moon, the darkest night of the lunar cycle — candles and clay lamps called diyas are lighted throughout homes and streets. Other particulars may vary ...

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.

From making sweet treats at home to virtual Bollywood-themed quizzes, CNN Travel looks at how individuals and countries are celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, during the pandemic.

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 ...

People shop for lights in a crowded market ahead of the festival of Diwali, which is known as the festival of lights, in the old quarters of New Delhi, India on Nov. 9, 2023.

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

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 ...