(RNS) — Monday (Oct. 20) marks Diwali, the “festival of lights” celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists across India, South Asia and the diaspora. Considered one of the most ...

PASADENA, Calif. -- Billions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists worldwide are preparing to celebrate Diwali, also known as the "festival of lights." This year, Diwali begins Thursday, Oct. 31 ...

Millions of people across India celebrated Diwali, or the "festival of lights" by lighting up their homes and exchanging sweets. The festival is increasingly gaining more popularity. Diwali ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the ...

One of the biggest festivals will be celebrated across the globe soon with the autumn Hindu holiday of Diwali. As millions celebrate light over darkness and good over evil, here's what you need to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People admire oil lamps outside Ahmedabad, India, on Oct. 19. (Shammi Mehra/AFP via Getty Images) This month marks one of Hinduism ...

NEW DELHI — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Diwali, ...

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets. By Mike Ives India is shimmering. This week is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights ...