For me, that's Kali ... day of the five days of Diwali involves dressing in snazzy new clothes, visiting a temple to perform ...

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).

Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'. Diwali is also celebrated in Sikhism and Jainism. Diwali ...

This religious ceremony is started by chanting of the holy Vedic mantras by the priests, lighting diyas at the ghats and the sparkling of fire crackers, to welcome and please the Gods and Goddesses.

Sweets are a treasured part of many holidays – and Diwali is no different ... “[During this time] Indian restaurants and homes put out diyas [candles or clay lamps], and the evening starts ...