Celebrate Diwali in style on board the Portland Spirit on November 15. Take in the Portland skyline while dancing the night away to Desi tunes. Festive clothing, or Desi attire, is encouraged in ...

It’s traditional at Diwali to decorate with lights ... The next morning, Deeya and her family have put on their best clothes for the main celebration. They start the day at the family altar ...

Diwali is derived from the word "Deepavali,” which means "a row of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay ... feasting, new clothes and praying. In southern India, many have ...