Hindus and Jains celebrate Diwali on the 31 October ... the next day. On the third day Hindus light divas and fireworks but also pray "for blessings, wealth, prosperity for the family, the ...

These rockets zoom into the night sky and then burst into a shower of colors like red, green and white or a combination of all three. This cracker is not just popular during Diwali. It is lit as a ...

Alia Bhatt got called out by fans for her double standards over fireworks as she was seen enjoying them during New Year in ...

FILE- An Indian family lights firecrackers to celebrate Diwali ... Many people buy gold on the first day of Diwali, known as Dhanteras — an act they believe will bring them good luck.

as the official day. The dates are determined by the position of the new moon and celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month ...

Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across ...

New Delhi: Ahead of the festive season, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued an order implementing a complete ban on firecrackers ... dancer and a celebrated name in the world ...

For some Buddhists, Diwali marks the day Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism in third century B.C. All sects celebrate the holiday through good food, parties and the lighting of the lamps. Religious ...

The fact first is that not all Hindus celebrate Diwali, and firecrackers were not invented ... Kali Puja that typically falls a day after Deepavali, is the major observance, and Keralites mostly ...