Millions of Indians marked Diwali on Wednesday by lighting a record-breaking 2.51 million oil lamps in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The display commemorated the beginning of India's biggest Hindu festival.

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million clay oil lamps at dusk on Wednesday on the banks ...

More than a billion people in India celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali on Monday as a state government secured the much-coveted record for lighting the largest number of oil lamps. Every autumn, ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and the arrival of prosperity and joy into homes. On this auspicious day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha ...

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Diwali 2025: The Festival of Lights, Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is almost here and as we mark one of the most celebrated and auspicious Hindu festivals, the crucial question ...

They’ve been around for centuries, and they’re still the heart of Diwali decor. Yes, we’re talking about good old diyas, the earthen lamps. But lighting them is just the beginning. These earthy little ...