From putting on new clothes to lighting diyas, bringing gifts for friends and family, and indulging in delicious delicacies, the festive spirit of Diwali is too infectious to miss. And behind all this ...

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20. Celebrations last five days, and include activities such as gift-giving, ...

Diwali or Deepawali is one of the biggest festivals in South Asia. In countries such as India and Nepal, where the so-called festival of lights is a major holiday, many splash out on big purchases ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — 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.

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 ...