Diwali and Bandi Chor Divas are commonly celebrated by lighting Indian lamps which can either be called diyas or divas. Hindus visit the Mandir (Hindu ... explains Punam. Decorating the house ...

Diwali means row of lights and the celebrations take place over five days. Many Hindus celebrate by decorating their homes, shops and the mandir (Hindu place of worship) with diyas (clay lamps).

The Ram temple complex, which will be adorned by special floral decoration, has been divided ... not just a centre of religion and faith this Diwali, but also a symbol of cleanliness and ...

People come together, families sit down with each other, elaborate decorations ... to the home temple. Some of the most famous mantras that people like to chant on Diwali are dedicated to Goddess ...