In India, Diwali celebrations start with Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, on which Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped. Legend says that on this day, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the ...

Amazon India has announced special Dhanteras and Diwali offers as part of its ongoing Great Indian Festival 2025 sale. The festive deals cover a wide range of products including smartphones, laptops, ...

More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, on October 20, 2025. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest ...

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