Jay Sean stun at star-studded Diwali party The word Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which means "row of ...

More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in India.

Introduction Play relevant sections of your chosen song/s and ask the children what they think the lyrics could suggest about the Hindu festival of Diwali. Display the gallery of diva lights and ...

Kolkata: There is a new twist to traditional illumination this Diwali, with water-sensor diyas becoming the star attraction in the city's light market. While string LED lights, star lights and ...

This month, I took some time to explore Hindu culture, specifically Diwali. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of the most celebrated holidays in Hindu culture, holding significance ...

Diwali is derived from the word "Deepavali," which means "a row of lights." Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over darkness ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the world. Every autumn, the observance sees millions of people attend ...

Earthen lamps, or 'diya', are an inherent part of the celebration as Diwali is also known as 'festival of lights. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The potters have ...