Diwali, also called the festival of lights, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals by Hindus across India and the world. Also called Deepavali, Diwali symbolises the victory of good over evil, ...

Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, is a time when homes glow with warmth, laughter, and the unmistakable scent of festive treats. Beyond symbolising the triumph of light over darkness, it’s a season ...

In many South Indian households, the ‘kuthu vilakku’ is lit first thing on Deepavali morning. Most Malaysians know the familiar flow of Deepavali. Prayers the night before, oil baths at dawn, temple ...

Three generations come together as Mishalini Sundar (right) learns to make kallu urundai (stone balls) from her aunt, double-leg amputee Santhi Perumal (centre), and her grand-aunt, Ramayee ...

The festival of Deepavali earned global recognition on Wednesday as UNESCO added the festival to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement came during a ...

Happy Diwali 2025 wishes: Exchanging warm messages and heartfelt greetings during Diwali is a wonderful method to convey affection, solidify ties with those you cherish, and spread happiness by ...

Deepavali, the festival of lights celebrated across India and by millions worldwide, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The ...

Celebrating together: Anwar and Dr Wan Azizah speaking with Gobind (left) at his residence on Deepavali. Also present are (from second left) Saifuddin Nasution, Loke and Ahmad Zahid. — Photo taken ...

Close your eyes. Inhale. What do you smell? Not the grand, obvious things, but the whispers in the air, the ghosts of festivities from the past and the present. For a festival of lights, it is ...

India’s beloved festival Deepavali, celebrated for its message of light, hope and righteousness, has received a historic global recognition. UNESCO has officially added Deepavali to its Intangible ...

Deepavali is one of the most prominent festivals celebrated in most households across India. Homes are decorated, lamps and firecrackers are lit, sweets are shared, and an aura of festivity fills the ...

Guess what? Something super exciting has happened, Deepavali (or Diwali), the festival we all love for lights, sweets, rangolis, and new clothes, has been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural ...