Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir serves as a place of worship, and promotes a charitable way of life, organizers said.

Residents in the Bay Area gathered from all over to celebrate Diwali -- the Festival of Lights in Fremont. "It's a great occasion to wish for gratitude and wish for prosperity and health for all the family members.

In the south of India, the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon king, Narakasura, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour. The story of Narakasura Vadha is often narrated at temples and religious gatherings,