Diwali, the festival of lights ... and always illuminated with sparkling fairy lights and oil lamps,” he adds. Mr Kashyap says many doorways and foyers are decorated with rangolis, beautiful ...

Many light earthen oil lamps, candles, and fireworks are set off. In the evening, a special prayer is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who is believed to bring luck and prosperity. Diwali ...

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million clay oil lamps at dusk on Wednesday on the ...

Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'. Diwali is also celebrated in Sikhism and Jainism. Diwali ...

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 ...

A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India. It is known as the festival of lights as people illuminate oil lamps or candles to symbolise the ...

Diwali's earthen lamps ... served the purpose of preventing rodents from spilling or consuming oil from the lamp. Another design, which has a small nozzle and an open top, is very similar to ...

Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word “deepavali,” which means “a row or series of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolise the victory ...

Actress Mridula Oberoi reflects on the essence of Diwali, emphasizing peace, happiness, and unity. She advocates for eco-friendly celebrations, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and ...

“Diwali proved to be a happy medium after COVID ... It means "row of lights," and it refers to the "diyas" (oil lamps), candles and lanterns that people place around their homes or place ...