Hindus are urging New Jersey schools, public as well as private, which have significant number of Hindu students, to include Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, as a school holiday in their 2015-2016 school calendars and beyond. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was not fair […]
Diwali outside India
Worldwide Hindus concerned at Diwali labeled as “blasphemy” in Cook Islands
Hindus worldwide are concerned at celebration of their annual festival Diwali being reportedly condemned as “blasphemy” in Cook Islands by a religious leader. This religious leader reportedly labeled Diwali, most popular of Hindu festivals, a “paganistic or heathenistic practice” and talked about “its hidden spirit of sorcery and witchcraft” and urged to “put a stop […]
Diwali celebrated at Heathrow-Birmingham airports with Bhangra, dhol
Travel retailer World Duty Free (WDF) Group reportedly celebrated Hindu festival of Diwali at key United Kingdom airports complete with Bhangra dancers and singers and dholis (dhol drum players). Dressed in traditional folk clothing, these performers energized Heathrow and Birmingham international airports throughout the afternoon and evening, while the WDF’s video screens featured Diwali messages […]
University of Nevada to hold Diwali Utsav
University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) in USA is celebrating “Diwali Utsav” on October 30, 2011. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will open the Utsav (festival) with prayers and lamp-lighting while famous musician Jim Eaglesmith will lead a bhajan with guitar and the audience will chant after him. According to Dharshini Balasubramaniyan, President of Utsav organizer Indian Student […]
Leicester Diwali 2011 or Leicester Diwali Mela 2011 – Biggest Diwali Celebrations outside India
Leicester Diwali, also known as Leicester Diwali Mela, is the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India. Leicester is a city in East Midlands area of England (UK). Leicester Diwali 2011 lights switch program will be held on October 16th 2011, in which more than 50,000 people will participate. Diwali 2011 date is 26 October 2011. On […]
Diwali lights switched on in Leicester in UK
Diwali lights for 2011 were switched on Belgrave Road in Leicester (United Kingdom) on October 16 and tens of thousands of people reportedly watched. Said to be the largest Diwali celebrations outside India, activities on Golden Mile included songs, music, dancing, laser display and fireworks. Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby attended and commented on Diwali and […]
Diwali 2010 celebrations in Wembley Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir of UK
Wembley Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir in UK hosted the biggest Diwali celebrations in the country. Over 60,000 people participated in Diwali 2010 celebrations in Wembley at the weekend on 30 October 2010. The celebrations began at the newly constructed Hindu temple, Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir, in the morning on 30th October with more than 10 […]
Diwali 2009 Celebrations in New Jersey – Diwali Festival in United States of America
Diwali is the biggest event for the Hindus all over the world. In United States of America, Diwali is celebrated with much gusto. The Indian Association of Bayonne is celebrating the fest for 2009 on October 11. Diwali 2009 event is the 6th annual Diwali- New Year celebration for Indian Association of Bayonne. NJ.com reports: […]
Diwali 2009 Celebrations in Australia – Filling the cultural gap between India and Australia
Diwali, the festival of lights, is now in a mode to settle the cultural wavelength of two developing countries – Australia and India. The recent so-called racial attacks on Indian students have pushed the relationship of the countries into a deep well. To bring the cultural values back and to set the worthy relationship, the […]