While Diwali is neither a Muslim nor a Christian holiday, Sur says that “many parts of India have a very syncretic culture ..

Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'. Diwali is also celebrated in Sikhism and Jainism. Diwali ...

Diwali is a significant festival in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. In a multicultural and diverse country like India, everyone has their own way of celebrating this festival. Even though their belief ...

Although the pandemic may have affected some people’s Diwali plans, Bhasin said the way it would force people to keep their circles small was actually more in line with the original intent of ...