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Diwali is a New Year celebration for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Muslims and Buddhists. The festival of lights, popular in South Asian countries and among those of South Asian descent, is ...
May the lamps ward off any evil spirits on Diwali. Although shadows pass, light always remains on Diwali. Diwali reminds us that good will always triumph over evil, and optimism always trumps despair.
Diwali originated in India more than 2,500 years ago. The annual festival, which expands to the Indian diaspora, is usually observed for five days or even as short as one day, depending on where a ...
What to Know More than one billion people throughout South Asia and the diaspora will celebrate Diwali this week. This year, the primary holiday will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31. A celebration ...
Diwali Laxmi Pooja at the Bharatiya Temple of Lansing in Haslett from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Diwali 2024 at Northern Michigan University in Marquette from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.
On Oct. 31, some Hindu-American families will be celebrating the confluence of two holidays: Diwali and Halloween. One is a festival of lights; the other a fun celebration of darker things.
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 ...