Rocky sat patiently as his people rubbed vermilion powder onto his forehead, placed a garland around his neck and showered him in marigold petals. Then he scarfed down some chicken-flavored treats.

People dancing to traditional music from the band Himalayan Dreams during a Diwali celebration at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Concord on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. A celebration of Diwali – the ...

Diwali is a holy celebration of the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. It brings joy, hope, love and goodwill, not just in India, but throughout the world. Thus, we can see that ...