Diwali is now an official holiday in three states: California, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into ...

California has the largest Indian American population among the states at nearly 900,000. This year’s Diwali starts on Oct.

Diwali has been added to California’s official list of statewide holidays — just in time for this year’s festivities.

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20.

Diwali, India 's most significant annual festival, holds particular importance for Hindus but is celebrated across faiths by ...

Sacramento's Indian community is celebrating Diwali with traditions that include cooking sweets and offering prayers for ...

California, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut have officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday, marking a significant ...

FBI Director Kash Patel, the first Indian American in the role, celebrates Diwali online, sparking both backlash from MAGA ...

Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging ...

A big party was held in Elk Grove on Monday night, with the community's annual Diwali celebration taking place.

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular. This year, the holiday is being ...

California is adding a new holiday to its calendar. On Monday, Oct. 6, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 into law, making California the third state to designate Diwali — the Hindu festival ...