As 2026 approaches, here is the complete Hindu calendar with month-wise dates of major fasts and festivals, including Holi, ...

Diwali celebrations are set to kick off around the world this month as Hindus, Sikhs and Jains mark this year’s annual festivities across the five-day festival of light. This October skies across the ...

India's festival of lights, Diwali, was announced on Wednesday (Dec 10) as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebrations.The United Nations cultural agency, meeting ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the ...

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Diwali, one of Hinduism's most important festivals, became the 16th Indian tradition added to UNESCO's cultural heritage list. Italian cuisine was also recognized this year.

The global recognition of Diwali-Deepavali-by UNESCO is not merely an acknowledgment of a festival. It is the recognition of ...

India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebrations. The United Nations cultural agency, meeting in the ...