'Because of the GST reduction, people bought more sweets, clothes, Varanasi celebrates one of the 'grandest' DiwaliVaranasi experienced a grand Diwali celebration this year. Residents reported increased shopping and fireworks due to government GST reduct...
21 Oct, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
Diwali 2025 lights up India: From Ayodhya to Kanyakumari, how the nation glowed in dazzling night of lightsMillions celebrated Diwali 2025 nationwide. Ayodhya set a Guinness World Record for lighting over 2.6 million lamps. Markets saw a shopping...
20 Oct, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
PM Modi hails 'alokik' Ayodhya’s historic Diwali celebration, sees Lord Ram’s legacy guiding India forwardPM Narendra Modi celebrates the historic Diwali in Ayodhya with Lord Ram enthroned in his grand temple after 500 years. The Deepotsav event...
30 Oct, 2024, 11.13 PM IST
Ayodhya Deepotsav sets two new Guinness World Records in spectacular Diwali celebration on Lord Ram's landDiwali 2024: Ayodhya celebrated a historic Deepotsava, marking the return of Lord Rama, with 2,512,585 oil lamps lit and 1,121 people perfo...
30 Oct, 2024, 10.00 PM IST
Diwali 2024: How Ayodhya dazzled with over 25 lakh diyas for Deepotsav celebrations at Ram Temple for first time after 500 yearsAyodhya celebrated its first Deepotsav following the consecration of the Ram Mandir, with 25 lakh diyas along the Saryu River symbolizing u...
30 Oct, 2024, 09.42 PM IST
Ayodhya gears up to light over 2.5 million diyas during Deepotsav celebrationAyodhya is preparing for a grand Deepotsav festival with plans to illuminate 55 ghats along the Sarayu River using over 2.5 million lamps. ...
20 Oct, 2024, 10.11 AM IST
'Tiger 3' roar dampened by ICC World Cup fever; Salman Khan-starrer sees 50 per cent drop, earns Rs 21 cr on Day 4Salman Khan's 'Tiger 3' faced a setback on its fourth day, earning only Rs 21.1 crore compared to the previous day's Rs 44.3 crore, attribu...
16 Nov, 2023, 06.28 PM IST
Air pollution: Delhi squanders gain due to rain as firework ban goes up in smokeIn the 24 hours ending at 4 pm on Monday, the AQI rose from 186 to 349 in Ghaziabad, from 193 to 349 in Gurugram, from 189 to 363 in Noida,...
13 Nov, 2023, 06.48 PM IST
"Amazing, unforgettable": PM Narendra Modi shares Ayodhya picsIn a post on X, the Prime Minister also shared some pictures from the celebrations.
12 Nov, 2023, 09.09 PM IST
West Bengal: Markets in Kolkata witness huge crowd on DiwaliOn the occasion of Diwali, Streets and markets in Kolkata pulled huge crowds. Across India, the cities are all decked up for Diwali celebra...
12 Nov, 2023, 04.37 PM IST
Millions of Indians set a new world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution riseAcross the country, dazzling multi-colored lights decked homes and streets as devotees celebrated the annual Hindu festival of light symbol...
12 Nov, 2023, 01.18 PM IST
24 lakh diyas at 51 ghats: Ayodhya aims to set 'world record' this DiwaliAccording to the official release, the target set by the Uttar Pradesh government is to light 21 lakh lamps and create a world record.
09 Nov, 2023, 08.56 AM IST
Delhiites working hard but still a long way to go: Arvind Kejriwal on Delhi pollutionDelhi's air quality index (AQI) stood at 326 at 8 am. "Delhiites are working hard in the field of pollution. There have been very encouragi...
25 Oct, 2022, 01.27 PM IST
World's largest diya in Punjab's Mohali symbolises flame of global peace, unityOver 10,000 citizens including 4,000 residents of 'Hero Homes', representing the diverse fabric and diversity of Indian society, pooled in ...
23 Oct, 2022, 01.36 PM IST
Ayodhya celebrates Ram's homecoming, lights 5.84 lakh 'diyas' to break record"Representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records witnessed this grand festival. With 5,84,372 earthen lamps, the event made the world...
13 Nov, 2020, 10.49 PM IST
Over 3 lakh diyas lit on banks of Saryu river in new world recordRishi Nath, official adjudicator of the Guinness World Records, made the announcement that the record was created at the Deepotsav event on...
06 Nov, 2018, 08.41 PM IST
- Diwali 2011: With prices rising, does buying gold make sense this Dhanteras?
On the occasion of Diwali 2011, ET gives you an insight on the pros and cons of investment in gold and why gifting gold might be the best o...
18 Oct, 2011, 12.55 PM IST