Diwali, the festival of lights ... have an early morning bath with warm oil to symbolize bathing in the holy River Ganges as a form of physical and spiritual purification. Gambling is a popular ...

This year, the first day of Diwali ... lights, fireworks, feasting, new clothes and praying. —In southern India, many have an ...

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals in India. It symbolizes the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by ...

People light earthen lamps on the banks of Saryu River during a cultural programme, on the eve of Diwali festival ... symbolize bathing in the holy River Ganges as a form of physical and spiritual ...

Diwali is the most important ... have in common are the lights, fireworks, feasting, new clothes and praying. —In southern India, many have an early morning warm oil bath to symbolize bathing in the ...

FILE- People lights firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in Ahmedabad, India, Oct. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki, File) AP Top Headlines ...