The foundations for the Golden Temple at Amritsar, the most holy place in Sikhism, were also laid on Diwali in 1577. There ...

From goddess Lakshmi’s birthday to laying down the foundation of the Golden Temple, people have many reasons to celebrate Diwali. Diwali or the festival of lights is the most significant ...

shared that in the temple’s 190-year history, Diwali has never been celebrated on such a grand scale. The celebrations hold ...

Sikh devotees light oil lamps inside the Golden Temple complex during Diwali celebrations in Amristsar, India. Source: AP / AMAN SHARMA/AP Coinciding with Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas is a day when ...

In fact, it was on the day of Diwali in 1577 AD that the foundation stone was laid for the construction of the Golden Temple. Socio-religious festival Diwali is a socio-religious festival.