Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain celebrated a grand Diwali Milan at their Bilaspur home, continuing their heartwarming family tradition. From diya-making competitions for kids to lavish decor, festive ...

Diwali gets its name from Dipavali, which in Sanskrit means “row or series of lights.” The Sanskrit word dipa (diya) means “that which glows.” Diwali is observed annually in autumn by Hindus, Sikhs, ...

“This Diwali feels different. For the first time, I have earned something on my own,” says 20-year-old Muskan (who goes by a single name), her face glowing with pride. She is one of 50 women ...

Visakhapatnam: As Diwali approaches, the narrow lanes of Kummari Veedhi in Visakhapatnam’s Akkayyapalem area come alive with traditional diya-making. Here, artisans, including 93-year-old Pardes from ...

Lighting a Diya is more than just a tradition; it’s a way to invite positive energy into your home. But did you know that the direction in which you place your Diya can make a world of difference?

Once bustling with clay artists, Dakshindari now struggles with losses as heavy rain in the last few months disrupt diya-making before Diwali Jaismita Alexander Published 16.10.25, 12:36 PM ...