One of the major highlights of Diwali celebrations is bursting firecrackers, which are mostly done manually. However, a man ...

the festival takes on a different tone, often tinged with memories of joyously bursting crackers surrounded by loved ones.

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the festival of lights. It is the celebration of the triumph of dark over light and good over evil, and is typically observed in South Asian countries ...

When is Diwali? The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. This year, the holiday is being celebrated on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.