Diwali gets its name from Dipavali, which in Sanskrit means “row or series of lights.” The Sanskrit word dipa (diya) means “that which glows.” Diwali is observed annually in autumn by Hindus, Sikhs, ...

The night sky is ushering in the countdown of an exquisite celebration, as the front yard of the house is getting ready for a thousand gleaming diyas, strings of lights, rangoli colors, and the hum of ...

For Evanston resident Bindu Reddy, celebrating Diwali is important because she wants her 7-year-old to know the culture of India. Typically, Reddy meets up with a group of Indian families to tell ...