As the weather turns cooler, a familiar warmth spreads through many communities around the world. It’s the season for Diwali and the bustle as the planning for the festivities gets under way is ...

Diwali is also a time for prayer and reflection, so if you're religious, we hope you find time during this 5-day festival to contemplate the past and pray for joy in the coming year. For everyone else ...

Diwali is all about good food, family, and festive vibes. These Indian recipes make cooking for the celebration easy and full of flavor. With simple ingredients and step-by-step methods, these dishes ...

Update: This story was updated for 2022. Diwali is the most celebrated day by Hindus the world over. Lighting of earthen oil lamps are one of the integral traditions of Diwali celebrations. It guides ...

Diwali is right around the corner, set to be celebrated on October 20. The festival of lights is a popular occasion for many to devour sweets like Kaju Katli and Pedas. While guests and the family ...

This week, the Desi community around the Bay Area — and the world — is celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali. These five days of festivities honor more than just India’s Lunar New Year. Diwali ...

"May Lakshmi" — the Hindu goddess of prosperity — "bless you with good fortune." "May Diwali’s light brighten your day." Members of the Indian community will exchange these greetings, most likely in ...

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, is this weekend, on Sunday. But the celebration has already begun. There are various stories on the ...

The festival of lights is not just about diyas, décor and gifts, it’s also about the food that brings everyone together. Whether you’re hosting a big family dinner or a cosy get-together with friends, ...

Growing up in Michigan, food writer Khushbu Shah celebrated Diwali with a string of parties, flickering diyas (oil lamps) and marigold flowers around the house, and mithais (sweets) sent from family ...

In her debut cookbook, “Mumbai Modern: Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by Indian Roots and California Cuisine” (Countryman Press, $35), Fremont Jam Lab blogger Amisha Dodhia Gurbani remembers with ...

Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated all over the world across various religions and cultures, especially in South Asia. Diwali is observed differently by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and ...