LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically ...

During Diwali, many Hindus will decorate their homes, shops and places of worship with diyas (clay lamps) and lights. Because of this, some people have taken this image to show the lights spread ...

Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word “deepavali,” which means “a row or series of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolise the victory ...

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).