tirsdag 21. oktober 2025

India celebrates Diwali with lights, food and laughter

Diwali celebrations were underway in India Monday, where millions lit up their homes with oil lamps and decorative lights to celebrate the Hindu festival.  The "festival of light" lasts for about five days and is celebrated most prominently in northern India.

Even still, people of various faiths, including Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, join in on celebrations meant to mark the triumph of good over evil.People often deep clean their homes or repaint them. Most often people gather together and wear new outfits.  Families and friends exchange sweets called "mithai" and often eat meals together, with the weekend having been a boon for many this time.