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.

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

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

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

LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has become the third U.S. state to designate Diwali — the Hindu “Festival of ...

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

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

Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil ...

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

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 ...