India celebrates Diwali
Source:AFP
| Updated: Oct 19, 2017, 08:33 AM IST
Indians across the country are celebrating Diwali today.
Fireworks in Allahabad
Children watch fireworks at the Madan Mohan Malviya stadium during Diwali festival in Allahabad.
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Diwali in Hyderabad
A woman places earthen lamps or 'diyas' at her home on the eve of Diwali in Hyderabad.
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Devotees at the Golden Temple in Amritsar ahead of Diwali celebrations.
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Diwali in Hyderabad
A woman prepares 'diyas' at her home on the eve of Diwali in Hyderabad.
(Photograph:AFP)
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Holy dip at sarovar
A Sikh devotee takes an early morning dip in the holy water tank 'sarovar' ahead of Diwali festival at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
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