Traditionally, Diwali is celebrated over the course of five days. On the first day, manyhousewivesspend the day cleaning their dwellings from top to bottom and then running out to purchase kitchen items or items crafted from gold. On the second day, homes are often decorated with clay lamps ...
Diwali 2025 Diwali, or as it is also popularly called, Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated not only by the Hindus but also by Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhist communities of the country. The festival of light symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and this year, it will ...
The rupee’s recent strength has helped to increase Indian gold demand with flows climbing to a five-month high, according to UBS. What’s helped bring shoppers back to the market is the fact that the exchange rate is back to where the rupee was in April. This improvement in the currency...
The only requirement for a menorah is for it to have nine candle holders. One for each of the eight days and one candle to light the rest. The menorah is lit every day after sundown. Traditionally, small amounts of money were given for Hanukkah; that changed over the years. ...
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The joyful festival of Holi is celebrated with much fervor at Barsana and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, which is around 3 hours drive from Delhi. These are known to be the places where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. Holi is celebrated in other places, including Rajasthan’s Pushkar, Jaipur...
Join in at public Diwali celebrations. Diwali is celebrated all over the world. Even if you can’t be at one of the big celebrations in India, Singapore, and other South Asian countries, there are typically celebrations in most major metropolitan areas. Look online for festivities near you an...
A candle is lit on each day, and on the last day, gifts are exchanged. Since Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday rather than a religious one, it can be celebrated alongside Christmas/Hanukkah or on its own. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about celebrating ...
Passover (called Pesach in Hebrew) is one of the most important holidays in Judaism. It lasts for 8 consecutive days, commemorates the escape of the Jews from slavery in Egypt, and is celebrated annually either in March or April, depending on the dates in the Hebrew Calendar. In this arti...