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The changing face of Diwali: From earthen diyas to LED glitz

Oct 18, 2025 - 7:32 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

As twilight descends and the first lamps of Diwali flicker to life, India transforms into a glowing mosaic of radiance. Yet, if one looks closely, the light that fills today’s homes and streets carries a […]

How India celebrates Diwali from North to South

Oct 18, 2025 - 7:30 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

As the new moon of Kartika approaches, India begins to shimmer. From the ghats of Varanasi to the temples of Madurai, from the palaces of Jaipur to the beaches of Goa, the subcontinent bursts into […]

Diwali: The festival of renewal

Oct 18, 2025 - 7:27 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

As the monsoon clouds recede and the air grows crisp, India awakens to the luminous embrace of Diwali-the festival of lights. Streets glow with rows of diyas, homes are adorned with fresh paint and fragrant […]

The many lights of Diwali: From Ramayana to the modern world

Oct 18, 2025 - 7:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Every autumn, as the monsoon retreats and a crisp brightness fills the air, India transforms into a spectacle of radiance. Lamps flicker in courtyards, fireworks paint the skies, and the fragrance of sweets mingles with […]

Bhai Dooj – The festival of sibling love

Oct 18, 2025 - 7:23 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

As the lamps of Diwali slowly fade and the fragrance of sweets still lingers in the air, India celebrates one of its most tender and heartfelt festivals-Bhai Dooj, the Festival of Sibling Love. Marking the […]

Govardhan Puja, Annakut, Padwa: A celebration of faith, gratitude and renewal

Oct 18, 2025 - 7:21 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

Honoring Lord Krishna, Nature’s Bounty, and the Bonds of Prosperity and Love The fourth day of Diwali, following the radiant night of Lakshmi Puja, holds a profound blend of devotion, gratitude, and renewal. Known by […]

Lakshmi Puja: The radiant heart of Diwali

Oct 18, 2025 - 7:20 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Welcoming the Goddess of Wealth, Wisdom, and Inner Illumination Diwali, the grand Festival of Lights, reaches its spiritual and emotional crescendo on Lakshmi Puja, the main day of the celebration. It is the evening when […]

Chhoti Diwali: Cleansing the self, welcoming the divine

Oct 18, 2025 - 7:17 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

The soft glow of oil lamps, the fragrance of freshly applied ubtan, and the gentle hum of festive anticipation fill the air-this is Chhoti Diwali, also known as Naraka Chaturdashi, the second day of the […]

Five days of Diwali: A journey from darkness to light

Oct 17, 2025 - 10:05 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Diwali, often called the Festival of Lights, is not merely a single day of celebration but a grand five-day festival that encapsulates the essence of Indian culture-victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and […]

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