This festival is dedicated to the veneration of Goddess Lakshmi and the illumination of homes. According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali is observed during the Pradosh period, coinciding with the new ...

Diwali 2025: Diwali is a festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and the celebration of lights. According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali is celebrated during the Pradosh period, on the new ...

California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday. The law, newly signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, takes effect January 1.