Diwali in Bollywood is more than just a backdrop; it's a character in itself. The festival of lights has been used by filmmakers for decades to signify joy, homecoming, the victory of good over evil, ...
Shweta Chopra and Shuchi Mehta, illus. by Anna Koan. 3 Curious Monkeys, $16.99 (48p) ISBN 978-0-9961922-0-0 In a warm, festive story that introduces readers to the Hindu holiday of Diwali, three ...
Choti Diwali, or Narak Chaturdashi, marks the defeat of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. It’s believed that taking an early morning ritual bath on this ...