Diwali 2025 is on October 20. The Amavasya Tithi begins on October 20 and ends on October 21. Lakshmi Puja is scheduled between 7:08 PM and 8:18 PM. This festival signifies the victory of light over ...

Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhau Beej or Bhaiya Dooj, is the last day of Diwali and honors the relationship between siblings. The date is October 23.

Observed by more than a billion people across faiths, this five-day festival of lights brings prayer, feasts, fireworks and, for some, a new year. Students light earthen oil lamps on rangoli, a ...

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20. Celebrations last five days, and include activities such as gift-giving, ...

Happy Diwali 2025 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to extend Diwali greetings, according to an official post on X. Diwali 2025: Prime ...

Diwali, derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali meaning "row of lights," is the most awaited and celebrated Hindu festival in India and among communities worldwide. It is a time when homes are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People admire oil lamps outside Ahmedabad, India, on Oct. 19. (Shammi Mehra/AFP via Getty Images) This month marks one of Hinduism ...

Millions of lamps were lit as people celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, across India on Monday. On the occasion, leaders from across the world, including US President Donald Trump, British ...

The story of Diwali goes back to the Ramayana, where Lord Rama returns to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana. People welcomed him home with diyas, celebrating the victory of good over evil.