Deepavali 2021

Diwali 2021: History, significance, and everything you need to know about the festival of lights

Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil and of light over darkness. On this day, people light up their houses with diyas and various colourful lights.

Diwali 2021: Here are some design ideas to brighten your house with rangolis

In its historical sense, rangoli was believed to be an omen of good fortune and was created as a symbolic representation of divine blessings

Diwali 2021: Puja timing, muhurat, significance; here's everything you need to know

On this special day, families worship Goddess Lakshmi, who is the Goddess of wealth. Devotees believe that if they perform the special puja they will be blessed with health, wealth, and prosperity

Happy Diwali 2021: Wishes, quotes, messages, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share with your loved ones

The festive season begins with Dhanteras and ends four days later with Bhai Dooj. On Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, is also worshipped.

Diwali 2021: Ban on firecrackers, movement of heavy vehicles; here's how states are celebrating the festival amid curbs

The restrictions have been put in place keeping in mind both the coronavirus pandemic and increasing levels of air pollution

Diwali 2021: Here's how the festival of lights is celebrated in different parts of India

Diwali is spread across five days in North India and begins with Dhanteras. People buy items made of metal, ornaments, gold, and silver on Dhanteras as it is considered auspicious and also wards off bad luck