Diwali, also popularly known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most beloved festivals in India. It is celebrated with immense enthusiasm among many communities, even around the world.

Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer. Diwali is derived from the word ''Deepavali,'' which means ''a row of lights.'' Celebrants light rows ...

One of the special things about Diwali is that ... The holiday is also a day for feasting, and Diwali has a delightful array ...

For many people this five day festival honours Lakshmi ... If you could design a special decoration for Diwali, what would it look like and why? Looking for more teaching resources?

Diwali is one of the most important festivals in South Asia, and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated by more than a billion people of various faiths worldwide. Over five days, people take ...

A puja is a special prayer ritual where verses ... Several pujas are conducted by Hindus throughout the five-day festive period of Diwali. The main day of Diwali is known as Lakshmi Puja ...

called Lakshmi Puja (the third day), symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. While Diwali is a religious holiday, it has also become a secular celebration in many parts ...

The festival of Labh Panchami (Hindi: लाभ पंचमी, Gujarati: લાભ પાંચમ) or Labh Pancham marks the final day of Diwali celebrations. It is observed on the Panchami (5th day) during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ ...

In October of every year (Diwali days), the only gazetted public holidays ... Kenya has a total of 12 public holidays annually, excluding special occasion holidays gazetted on-need basis by ...

Diwali is also known as the Indian Festival ... with lots of singing and vibrant clothes. They often end the day with a special meal with family and friends. If AB82 becomes law, the governor ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday that would mark a number of days as official state "holy days," including Hindu holiday Diwali, Lunar New Year and significant days on the ...