What to Know About Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.

What is Diwali? Hindu Festival of Lights starts Monday. Does Florida recognize it?

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, kicked off on Saturday but is celebrated Monday, Oct. 20, this year. Here are some of ...
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The life of Hinduism / edited by John Stratton Hawley and Vasudha Narayanan

The experience : approaching God / Stephen P. Huyler -- The Deity : the image of God / Diana L. Eck -- The miraculous : the birth of a shrine / Shrivatsa Goswami and Margaret H. Case -- Marriage : ...
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Where Do Souls Go After Death? The Story of Hinduism’s 14 Lokas

Hinduism has always viewed the universe as more than just stars, planets, and galaxies. Beyond the physical cosmos lies a vast spiritual framework, rich with layers of existence. This is beautifully ...
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What is Hindutva, the ideology of India’s ruling party?

IN INDIA NATIONAL elections are looming. Voters are expected to go to the polls in April and May. Narendra Modi, the prime minister, hopes to win a third term in office. To that end he has been ...