Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. Millions of Hindus and South Asians around the world are celebrating the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and ...

Around one billion people worldwide and across the U.S. will celebrate Diwali this week. Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated ...

As Diwali makes it to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, here’s all you need to know about the list and the ...

With Deepavali added, India’s rich list now has 16 elements on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Five notable ...

Known as “The Festival of Lights”, Diwali is one of India’s biggest and most important celebrations. Starting on Sunday, November 12, 2023, and continuing on for five days, one of the many fun Diwali ...

Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India’s most widely celebrated holidays. It overlaps with other harvest rituals and festivals. The dates for the holiday ...

India, Dec. 14 -- The global recognition of Diwali-Deepavali-by UNESCO is not merely an acknowledgment of a festival. It is ...

Houston hosted a special event celebrating Diwali's inclusion in UNESCO's cultural heritage list. The Indian mission ...

Indias Festival of Lights, is officially inscribed on UNESCOs Intangible Cultural Heritage List at the 22nd session in New ...

New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the inscription of the festival of ...