For Sikhs, meanwhile, Diwali celebrates sixth Guru, who serves as a source of inspiration and a symbol for freedom. The guru ...

Sikhs call Diwali as Bandi Chhor Diwas. This is one of the most important festivals in the list of important celebrations for the Sikh community. Literally translated as the day of liberation ...

Diwali is also celebrated in Sikhism and Jainism. Diwali always falls some time between October and November, but the exact date varies each year as the Hindu calendar is based on the Moon.

For Buddhists, Diwali is honored as the day Hindu Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism. For Sikhs, Diwali overlaps with Bandi ...

Diwali is a significant festival in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. In a multicultural and diverse country like India, everyone has their own way of celebrating this festival. Even though their belief ...

Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from London tell the BBC what Diwali means to them. For the first time this century, thousands of people will enjoy Diwali and Halloween on the same day.

Diwali is one notable festival that connects Indian together. In fact, along with the Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists too have their own versions of Diwali. Hence there is something unique and ...

Diwali marks the harvest and the start to the new year, celebrating victory, love, and togetherness. The holiday is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Newar Buddhists, with each faith celebrating ...

Diwali, is celebrated around the world – from India and southern Asia, where it originates, to South America, Australia, Africa, and, of course, London. Also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists in India and other South Asian countries. What is Diwali? An explainer “[In ...