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Stunning Photos Of Diwali Celebrations Across The World

'Diwali,' which is also referred to as Deepavali or festival of lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festival in India.

  • Fireworks at the Madan Mohan Malviya stadium on the eve of Diwali in Allahabad on October 29, 2016.
    Fireworks at the Madan Mohan Malviya stadium on the eve of Diwali in Allahabad on October 29, 2016.
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  • Girls light earthen lamps on a rangoli as they celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in Guwahati on October 29, 2016.
    Girls light earthen lamps on a rangoli as they celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in Guwahati on October 29, 2016.
  • Volunteer light 'diyas' in the shape of a "Jai Hind" - victory to India - to support the Indian Army during celebrations of Diwali, the Festival of Lights in Amritsar on October 29, 2016.
    Volunteer light 'diyas' in the shape of a "Jai Hind" - victory to India - to support the Indian Army during celebrations of Diwali, the Festival of Lights in Amritsar on October 29, 2016.
  • United Nation celebrates Diwali for the first time, Headquarters lit up to mark the celebrations.
    United Nation celebrates Diwali for the first time, Headquarters lit up to mark the celebrations.
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  • Sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik makes a sand art Happy Diwali dedicated to the Indian soldiers at Paradeep beach, Jagatsinghpur district of Odhisa on Saturday.
    Sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik makes a sand art Happy Diwali dedicated to the Indian soldiers at Paradeep beach, Jagatsinghpur district of Odhisa on Saturday.
  • Sadhu lights diyas on the banks of the Ganges river in Rishikesh on October 29, 2016.
    Sadhu lights diyas on the banks of the Ganges river in Rishikesh on October 29, 2016.
  • Army men celebrate Diwali in RS Pura amidst tension on the area on 29th October.
    Army men celebrate Diwali in RS Pura amidst tension on the area on 29th October.
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  • BSF celebrates Diwali at the Bikaner border on 29th October.
    BSF celebrates Diwali at the Bikaner border on 29th October.
  • Akshardham temple lit up for Diwali
    Akshardham temple lit up for Diwali
  • Sri Harmandir Sahib(Golden Temple) lit up on the occasion of Diwali.
    Sri Harmandir Sahib(Golden Temple) lit up on the occasion of Diwali.
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