Diwali is a five-day festival of lights, and will be celebrated this year beginning Friday, November 6 and through Tuesday, ...

Diwali 2026 falls on November 8, and a simple vegetarian menu can make the celebration memorable. Check out festive lunch ...

"May Lakshmi" — the Hindu goddess of prosperity — "bless you with good fortune." "May Diwali’s light brighten your day." Members of the Indian community will exchange these greetings, most likely in ...

Food is one of the most enjoyable parts of Diwali, but it also carries memories, family traditions and regional identities.

Growing up in Michigan, food writer Khushbu Shah celebrated Diwali with a string of parties, flickering diyas (oil lamps) and marigold flowers around the house, and mithais (sweets) sent from family ...

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. It’s a perfect occasion to gather with loved ones and indulge in a feast of flavors that represent the rich tapestry of ...

Diwali entertaining has always been about having more than enough food. Mithai is laid out, savouries keep coming, and hosts ...

Hindus from New Jersey to New Delhi are celebrating Diwali. The holiday has its own traditions, customs, and most importantly, food. Host Michel Martin speaks with writer and cookbook author Anupy ...

Diwali sweets impact digestion beyond calories, involving fat, lactose, and timing factors High-fat fried sweets eaten late can trigger acid reflux and gallbladder attacks in some Lactose and ...