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Diwali: One Festival, Many Traditions Across India

Diwali, widely celebrated as the festival of lights, is far from a uniform national celebration. Across India, the festival takes on different religious, cultural and regional meanings, reflecting the country's…

By R. Suryamurthy · November 2, 2026

Culture & Heritage

Miles Apart, Still Connected by Tradition

Durga Puja. PHOTO: incredibleindia.gov.in/ For someone living thousands of miles from India, a festival can begin with a phone call home. A mother describing how the house has been cleaned.…

By R. Suryamurthy · October 18, 2026

Culture & Heritage

Arts4All Diwali and Navaratri Festival Draws 2,000 to Queens

More than 2,000 people attended the Arts4All Foundation’s annual Diwali and Navaratri Festival and Parade on October 10 at the historic World’s Fair Unisphere in Queens, according to a press…

By SAH Staff Reporter · October 15, 2026

Culture & Heritage

Arts4All Gala Honors New York Leaders, Announces October Festival

The Arts4All Foundation honored elected officials, health care professionals and community leaders at its annual World’s Fair Diwali and Navaratri Gala on September 20, according to a statement from the…

By SAH Staff Reporter · September 28, 2026

Diaspora

Diwali Demand Boosts India’s Food Exports

Indian food and beverage exporters are seeing a pickup in overseas orders ahead of Diwali, with international buyers reporting average demand growth of about 6 percent and some markets recording…

By R. Suryamurthy · September 17, 2026