"Given the antiquity of India, the diversity of its religious traditions and the interaction among these, it should no…"

"Diwali, also spelled Divali, one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, lasting for five days from the 13th da…"

"Over the centuries, Diwali has become a national festival that is enjoyed by most Indians regardless of faith: Hindus…"

"Aurangzib's order to the subahdar of Gujrat, 20 Nov. 1665, is clear :—“In the city and parganahs of Ahmadabad (i.e., …"

"The name [Divali] is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali meaning “row of lights,” which are lit on the new-moon n…"

"The Diwali holds an imperative meaning among the Hindus, since, the day is reckoned with Lord Rama’s coronation cerem…"

"[The observance of certain Hindu customs by Muslim women filled Sirhindi with grief. He observed,] “There would hardl…"

"Even in India customs can vary greatly. Celebrations in other countries can also be quite different. In some places i…"

"Hindus interpret the Diwali story based upon where they live:In North India they celebrate the story of King Rama's r…"

"The word "Diwali" means an arrangement or a row of lights. Traditionally, Diwali is celebrated on the darkest night o…"