Other traditions within the Diwali festival include henna and mehndi booths, diya or oil lamp-lighting, mandala and rangoli art, and cultural performances. Beginning Friday, the three-day western ...

Sitarist Rishab Sharma embraces mehndi as part of his stage presence, blending tradition with innovation. The young sitarist shares how he enhances performance aesthetics while breaking stereotypes.

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 ...