the elephant god Lord Ganesha is also worshipped in some homes on Diwali, because he is a symbol of auspiciousness and wisdom. In certain Jain homes, Diwali has the added significance of marking ...
The Symbolism of Chhoti Diwali Chhoti Diwali is not just a precursor to the main Diwali celebration; it carries deep symbolic ...
For Sikhs, meanwhile, Diwali celebrates sixth Guru, who serves as a source of inspiration and a symbol for freedom. The guru was in prison and refused to leave prison without the release of 52 ...
This Diwali marks the city of Ayodhya's seventh consecutive Guinness World Record for the largest oil lamp display.
27 in New Delhi, India, shopping for lights and lamps ahead of the Diwali Festival. The holiday is celebrated with many traditions and symbols. Another name for Diwali, Deepavali, means “garland ...
Hindus in South Africa and across the world will celebrate their most significant festival of the year, Diwali, on Thursday.