For Jains, Diwali celebrates the nirvana, or enlightenment, of Mahavira, the 24th spiritual teacher of the Jain path and the contemporary tradition’s founder. Sikhs consider Diwali a commemoration of ...

People shop for lanterns at a roadside stall ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Diwali will be celebrated on Nov. 14.

The Diwali festival is back on the Common, Sept. 26. ... This year’s theme, in acknowledgement of the challenges and upheaval of the past year, is Healing for Humanity.

Be our guest On Nov. 9, Hindu-Americans will celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights known as “Deepavali” in India. One of the most popular festivals in India, Diwali is about “i… ...

When is Diwali 2023, where to celebrate in Florida and who declared it a state holiday Diwali is Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The date changes every year because it is based on the Hindu lunar calendar.

Check out all the diwali themed wishes, greetings, messages, quotes, SMS Diwali is one of the biggest and most-awaited festivals in India. The festival of light falls on November 12 this year.

For Jains, Diwali celebrates the nirvana, or enlightenment, of Mahavira, the 24th spiritual teacher of the Jain path and the contemporary tradition’s founder. A Jain sculpture showing Mahavira ...