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Diwali 2026: Global leaders – Anthony Albanese, Emmanuel Macron, Mark Carney – call for unity, peace, prosperity
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List of unique Diwali traditions of different Indian states — Bandi Chhor Divas, Bestu Baras, Narkasur Vadh & more
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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From worshipping different deities to lighting jute stems for ancestors, every region observes the festival through its own unique cultural and historical lens.
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