Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging ...
Diwali or Deepavali celebrates the "victory of good over evil during the course of five days," according to the Hindu American Foundation.
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What is Diwali, the Indian festival of lights?

Diwali is one of the most celebrated holidays in India and has become increasingly significant in the Indian-American ...
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 and ...
Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” is the most widely celebrated Indian holiday in the U.S., and the Alamo City’s Diwali SA ...
President Trump's Diwali message celebrates hope, renewal, and community as millions prepare for the festival of lights.
Diwali, or the festival of lights, begins today, Oct. 20, with communities across Michigan celebrating the five-day festival.
Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu ...
President Donald Trump celebrates the triumph of good over evil during the Diwali festival of lights celebration at the White ...
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, kicked off on Saturday but is celebrated Monday, Oct. 20, this year. Here are some of ...
This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20.
The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.