Hindus worldwide celebrate Diwali, also known as ‘Festival of Lights’
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A girl lights firecrackers as she celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights, in Hyderabad, India, today. Hindus light lamps, wear new clothes, exchange sweets and gifts and pray to goddess Lakshmi during Diwali, the festival of lights.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A woman celebrates Diwali at Shivaji park in Mumbai, India, today. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of Hinduism's most important festivals dedicated to the worship of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Performers await their time to dance next to a Diwali display at the India pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, today. Millions of people across Asia are celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolize new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hindu women attend a ceremony to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, at a temple in Karachi, Pakistan, today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hindu women attend a ceremony to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, at a temple in Karachi, Pakistan, today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A young girl plays with bubbles created by an artist as massive animal-shaped kites fly over her head during Diwali at Expo 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A group of children pose for a photograph during Diwali celebrations in New Delhi, India, today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A woman and her daughter make a rangoli, a traditional decoration, at the entrance to their home during Diwali celebrations in New Delhi, India, today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hindu devotees pray at a temple during Diwali, the festival of lights, in Hong Kong, today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hindu devotees climb the colored stairs to pray at the Batu Caves temple during the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today.