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    Here's how India is celebrating Diwali

    Hindus in India and across the world are celebrating Diwali, the five-day festival of lights. Here's what celebrations look like across India.
    by Sushmita Pathak Nov 04, 2021 1 minute
    People watch a laser show on the banks of the river Sarayu during Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of the Hindu festival of Diwali in Ayodhya on Wednesday. The five-day festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness.

    Hindus across the world are celebrating Diwali. The five-day festival of lights is one of the most popular holidays in India, and Thursday is the main day of festivities when faithful pray to the Hindu goddess of wealth.

    People celebrate

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