2026 Diwali celebrations begin in Chicago and around the world
The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, has begun to be celebrated globally, with the participation of the BAPS Shri Swaminaranyan Mandir community in the Bartlett area of Chicago.
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Diwali, the festival of lights and one of the most important events in the Hindu world, has begun simultaneously in Chicago and across the globe with the 2026 celebrations.
The BAPS Shri Swaminaranyan Mandir community, located in the Bartlett area of Illinois, USA, has joined the process with the festival's traditional rituals and celebration preparations. Community volunteers Harima and Khushbu shared information about the cultural significance of the festival and the traditional events being held in an interview with CBS News Chicago.
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- cbsnews.com · Link