Millions of Indians marked Diwali on Wednesday by lighting a record-breaking 2.51 million oil lamps in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The display commemorated the beginning of India's biggest Hindu festival.

Aligarh (UP), Oct 29 (ANI): India is well known around the world for its ‘Unity in Diversity’. Upholding this unification, every festival in India represents the sense of brotherhood and syncretism ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Locals watch a firework show on the banks of the Saryu River on 19 October, the eve of Diwali festival, in Ayodhya, northern India ...

Diwali, also called Deepawali, is one of India’s most cherished festivals, celebrated with lights, sweets, and family gatherings. Central to the celebration are diyas, small oil lamps that illuminate ...

Diwali is a festival of lights. A long line of gleaming lamps light up streets and courtyards, houses and huts, celebrating the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over ...

They’ve been around for centuries, and they’re still the heart of Diwali decor. Yes, we’re talking about good old diyas, the earthen lamps. But lighting them is just the beginning. These earthy little ...