Diwali 2024: Diwali 2024 will be celebrated for 5 days from October 29th to November 2nd. The festivities include Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Diwali 2024 ...

Diwali, which was held last year on Oct. 24 and this year will occur on Oct. 20, is celebrated by over a billion people ...

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 ...

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 ...

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’ ...

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 ...

Dev Diwali is the ‘Festival of Lights of the Gods’ and falls on the Kartik Purnima (full moon day), fifteen days after the celebrations of Diwali. It corresponds to the month of November-December in ...

Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Prince Rama over the evil demon Ravana. On the same day, Sikhs celebrate a festival called Bandi Chor Divas, which marks the release of the ...

In other states, such as Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, Diwali will be celebrated on the same day, with some regions also observing additional holidays on November 1 (Friday).

[File, Standard] The Interior ministry says Monday, October 24, won't be a public holiday amid speculation online that the government could declare the day a holiday to celebrate Diwali.