Hindu households begin their day with lighting a diya, a sacred act symbolizing light's triumph over darkness. The material ...

Kendrapada's Kumbhara Sahi is bustling as around 50 artisans craft a variety of earthen lamps for Diwali. Despite a decline in craftsmen, dedicated individuals like Mina Das continue the tradition, ...

Dev Deepawali, also called "Diwali of the Gods" is one of the most spectacular celebrations, observed on the full moon night ...

Dhanteras initiates the five-day-long Diwali festival and is observed with great faith and celebration. Lighting diyas on this day is regarded as very auspicious, as light is said to drive away the ...