3.7K views · 96 reactions | #VantageOnFirstpost: The six-day Diwali in India has stirred a debate over calendars. Diwali falls sometime in October or November every year but the exact date changes depending on the Hindu calendar. India follows 4 different calendars: Vikram Samvat, Hijri, Shak Samvat, and Gregorian. Why does India have 4 calendars? Which calendars are popularly used? What calendars do other countries and cultures used? Palki Sharma discusses. | Firstpost | Facebook

14K views · 182 reactions | This weekend, the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities will celebrate the festival of Diwali and Indian New year. Commonly known as the 'Festival of Lights', Diwali is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar. But what is the story behind it and why do nearly a billion people across the world celebrate it? Here's the story of Diwali starring members of the Gujarat Hindu Society Youth Club in Preston. | BBC Lancashire | Facebook