“Diwali often gets watered down and popularized in the media as simply a ‘South Asian’ festival, when in reality it has deep spiritual significance for millions of Hindus, Jains, Buddhists a ...

Often referred to as the Indian festival of lights, Diwali (or Deepavali in South India) is a festive time for diverse ...

This is the ultimate sweet showstopper for any Diwali party. The classic version requires lots of effort – from making a complex milk dough and deep frying it, to making your own syrup.

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 ...

Sweets are a treasured part of many holidays – and Diwali is no different. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists ...

For Punam, Diwali festivities last for a few weeks and begin with a deep clean of the house. “This gets rid of all the negative energy, declutters and really allows us to welcome light into the ...

Aloo chaat is a classic you can never go wrong with. Ensure you have a crowd-favourite dish like this one at your Diwali party. When in doubt, rely on the yumminess of aloo tikki chaat. You can also ...

With the New Year comes renewed energy and the joy of awaiting the cultural and religious festivals such as Diwali festival, Holi, Dussehra 2025, and Navratri, which bring vibrancy to our lives.

In 2024, Diwali falls on October 31, leading to bank holidays in states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Additional closures may occur in Delhi, Maharashtra, and Uttar ...