Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is more than a celebration of prosperity and joy—it’s also a night where the cosmic energies align powerfully with the New Moon. Known as Amavasya, the New Moon ...

Diwali celebrations frequently include small gifts, like jewelry, meaningful mementos, items for the home or those that hold particular meaning, explains Shereen Bhalla, PhD, director of education ...

Hindus across the Washington, D.C. region and around the world will celebrate the first of five-day holiday of Diwali. The “festival of lights” is the yearly time for family gatherings, prayer ...

Diwali Reminds Me of Who I Am (but It Took Awhile to Get There) The writer Raj Tawney shares how celebrating Diwali eventually taught him to feel more rooted in his Indian culture — and in himself.

Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Lindsay Tanney • Oct 31, 2024, 3:47 AM ...