Celebrate Diwali this year by making your own paper diya wall hanging, which is sure to bring light and warmth into your home this Diwali 🪔. A diya a traditional oil lamp made from clay ...

Beginning with President George Bush in 2003, who initiated the tradition, the Diwali celebration was later embraced by President Barack Obama, who famously lit a diya in the Oval Office.

Diwali is one of the biggest religious holidays of the year, celebrated around the world by millions of Hindus. A five-day Festival of Light, it usually takes place between mid-October and mid ...

“We’d always have clay at home so during Diwali, making diyas with the cousins was something we always did. It was great fun,” he tells us. ‘EVEN DURING TOUGH TIMES, A SINGLE DIYA IS ENOUG ...

Diwali is a significant festival in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. In a multicultural and diverse country like India, everyone has their own way of celebrating this festival. Even though their belief ...

Diya-lit Boat Procession: A unique tradition during Diwali in Varanasi is the diya-lit boat procession on the Ganges. Locals and pilgrims float small, earthen lamps in the river, creating a ...

With the New Year comes renewed energy and the joy of awaiting the cultural and religious festivals such as Diwali festival, Holi, Dussehra 2025, and Navratri, which bring vibrancy to our lives.