This year, Diwali falls on October 31, according to the Hindu American Foundation's holiday calendar. The festival is ...

or Diwali — The Festival of Lights. Join Asia Society intern Pravdeep Banwait as she invites you into her home to experience some of her family traditions during Diwali. Prav demonstrates how to make ...

The festival symbolises the victory of good ... Why do people light lamps and candles during Diwali? Lighting lamps and candles symbolises the victory of light over darkness and is believed ...

1' 00" - What do Hindu families do to prepare for the festival of Diwali? (Spring clean homes ... (They make Rangoli patterns and light candles). 6. Opportunity to sing An opportunity to sing ...

Diwali is celebrated as the festival of lights, during which homes are decorated with candles. Diwali projects the rich and glorious past and teaches its observers to uphold the true values of life.

A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India. It is known as the festival of lights as people illuminate oil lamps or candles to symbolise the ...

The festival of light is observed by Hindus ... Lighting candles, or sparklers, is a customary part of Diwali. Along with lighting candles and fireworks, another traditional part of Diwali ...