This year marks the first time families in Harris County will be able to properly celebrate and honor Diwali, the Festival of Lights the traditional way — with fireworks. From Oct. 25 to Nov. 1 ...

This is why Hindus observe Diwali by decorating their homes with lanterns, clay lamps and fireworks — hence the celebration's title, the "Festival of Lights." The reason? To represent the inner ...

Usually, Diwali is celebrated with fireworks, but this year, the South Brunswick Fire Marshal is asking residents to refrain from using any type of fireworks due to dry weather conditions.

Diwali is very much a festival of light, and especially from environmental and scientific aspects, a great cultural importance has also been attached to the effects of fireworks. This paper ...

The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is celebrated around the world ... the victory of light over darkness – with lanterns and fireworks providing splashes of colour against the encroaching ...

And there are sparklers – my dad always spells out my name with one. Bonfire Night definitely beats Diwali.’ ‘It doesn’t!’ frowned Adeep. ‘Does so!’ said Rory. ‘Diwali is the best ...

Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer. Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word “deepavali,” which means “a row or series of lights.” ...

This Diwali, for instance, many areas in New Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 999, the highest possible reading (the recommended limit is 60). That makes the fireworks industry seem ...

Diwali is celebrated with worship, sharing sweets, fireworks and lights. While the story varies from region to region, its essence remains the same. People learn to rejoice in the inner light and the ...