Sikhs call Diwali as Bandi Chhor Diwas. This is one of the most important festivals in the list of important celebrations for the Sikh community. Literally translated as the day of liberation ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the ...

Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from London tell the BBC what Diwali means to them. For the first time this century, thousands of people will enjoy Diwali and Halloween on the same day.

Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Prince Rama over the evil demon Ravana. On the same day, Sikhs celebrate a festival called Bandi Chor Divas, which marks the release of the ...

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 ...

Rama is one of the most important gods in the Hindu religion. Sikhs and Jains also celebrate Diwali, each with a different story. The Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, plays an important role in ...

Sikh devotees light oil lamps inside the Golden Temple complex during Diwali celebrations in Amristsar, India. Source: AP / AMAN SHARMA/AP Coinciding with Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas is a day when ...

While Diwali is a major religious festival for Hindus, it is also observed by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. The origin story of Diwali varies depending on the region. All these stories have one ...

Diwali is also celebrated in Sikhism and Jainism. Diwali always falls some time between October and November, but the exact date varies each year as the Hindu calendar is based on the Moon.

We’ve rounded up three Diwali events where Londoners can celebrate the festival of lights in the city this week.