Diwali or Deepavali is one of the biggest and auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus around the globe with ebullience. The festival of lights signifies peace and joy, the victory of good over evil ...

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Deepavali, the beloved festival of lights, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This recognition celebrates the festival's deep cultural significance, its values of ...

Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across the world will celebrate the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, ...

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PETALING JAYA: The Deepavali celebration stands as a symbol of strength, unity and progress for the Indian community in Malaysia, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. The Entrepreneur Development and ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Deepavali, derived from the Tamil words ‘Deepam’ (oil lamp) and ‘Awali’ (array), celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, rooted in rituals that highlight gratitude, unity, and ...

Deepavali is a village in Andhra Pradesh named after the Diwali festival. It has a historical tale involving a king's miraculous recovery, which led to its naming. The village celebrates Diwali with ...

Pakistan's top leaders on Monday (October 20, 2025) extended Deepavali greetings to the minority Hindu community members, reiterating commitment to protect the rights of minorities in the country.

No Diwali is complete without murukku, and this ad is proof of that while exploring underlying themes of single parenthood and sibling rivalry. It begins with an animated version of murukku-related ...

As Deepavali dawns, A Rajeswary Arokiadass rises early to pray, lights the altar, then proceeds to cook an elaborate spread before spending the day with her family. But hers isn’t a typical Indian ...