The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.

Govardhan Puja, observed on October 22, highlights devotion to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Krishna, emphasizing the connection between worship practices.

Diwali or Deepavali celebrates the "victory of good over evil during the course of five days," according to the Hindu American Foundation.

Did you know there are 108 names of Lakshmi? In Hindu tradition, Goddess Lakshmi is known as both the deity of wealth and the symbol of complete prosperity. Reciting each of the Lakshmi names can ...

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In Bengal, Diwali coincides with Kali Puja, celebrating Goddess Kali's triumph over evil. The festival blends lights, ...

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Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam new governing body took charge at Rajagopuram atop Indrakeeladri on Saturday. Temple chairman Borra Radhakrishna (Gandhi) and 16 members assumed charge.

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