For Vijaya Selvaraju, Diwali celebrations while growing up in the suburbs of Toronto centered around her mother’s home cooking — namely, the sweets. “My mom has a South Indian catering business, and ...

Khaja, an exotic delicacy in eastern India, is not just another Diwali treat. In Odisha, it’s also part of the Mahaprasad at Puri’s Jagannath Temple. Anarsa is another Diwali favourite, especially in ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrated on October 20-21, 2025, is one of India’s most significant occasions and is observed in many other countries as well. Beyond the dazzling ...

We have last-minute recipes for the festival of lights and weeknight recipes that make use of delicata and butternut squash. By Melissa Clark It’s Diwali, a five-day festival of lights observed ...

Many preparations go into the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which starts Monday.There’s cleaning and decorating the house, buying new clothes, visiting friends and family — and ...

Singer Dhvani Bhanushali, is all geared up to celebrate Diwali, filled with Gujarati traditions. She says, "This year, we have pujas in our office and home. We will visit a few family and friends' ...

Gujarati New Year, also known as Bestu Varas, marks a fresh beginning for the Gujarati community. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, prayers, family gatherings, and traditional sweets.