(RNS) — Monday (Oct. 20) marks Diwali, the “festival of lights” celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists across India, South Asia and the diaspora. Considered one of the most ...
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.
During the first two days of Diwali, Indians purchased more than 40 tons of gold. Indians preferred buying gold coins and bars over jewelry. Purchases were driven by investment reasons rather than ...
Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated around the world Monday, but steep tariffs on Indian goods made preparing for the holiday more costly for people living in the U.S. Hindus, Jains, ...
As light shimmers through bylanes and the balconies across India, world leaders and foreign ambassadors extended wishes on the occasion of Diwali, which is being celebrated by Indians across the world ...