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Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House was lit up in striking golden – for a night – in celebration of Diwali,the traditional Indian festival of lights on October 29, 2016. (Source: Rajiv Luthra/Facebook)
The UN headquarters lit up and greeted the people on the occasion of Diwali for the first time in New York on October 29. (Source: PTI)
It’s time for colours, lights and celebrations - Diwali is here! Known as the festival of lights, Deepavali is celebrated on the day of ‘amavasya’ or new moon in the month of Karthik in Hindu calendar to mark the conquest of truth over ignorance and light over darkness. The five-day celebrations start with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj. Here's a look at how people are celebrating across India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
People light candles during track pujan at a stadium on the occasion of Dhanteras Festival Celebration in Allahabad. (Source: PTI)
162 Years of Kali puja at Dakshineswar Kali temple in Kolkata on Saturday Night. The traditional convention were customised by Pramahansa Sri Ramakrishna here at this temple. Located on the banks of river Ganga this is flocked by hundreds every year all throughout the night. (Source: Express photo by Subham Dutta)
A view of fireworks at Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium decorated with candles and lamps on the occasion of Deepawali festival dedicate to Indian soldiers in Allahabad. (Source: PTI)
Men light lamps at Akshardham temple on the eve of Diwali, the festival of lights, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Diwali is one of Hinduism's most important festivals, dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess of wealth Lakshmi. (Source: AP)
Tamil devotees light oil lamps at a religious ceremony during Diwali at Ponnambalavaneshwaram Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Source: Reuters)
Devotees visit a Kali puja pandal at Barasat in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal to offer prayers to Goddess Kali on the occasion of Kali Puja and Diwali. (Express photo by Subham Dutta)
Lanterns are hung on display ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Mumbai. (Source: AP)
A young child looking at a lamp during the Diwali shopping spree at Dadar Market, Mumbai. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)
Nepalese police officers stand next to their dogs during the dog festival as part of Tihar celebrations, also called Diwali, at the Central Police Dog Training School in Kathmandu, Nepal. (Source: Reuters)
A Tamil devotee offers prayers to a cow during a religious ceremony for Diwali at Ponnambalavaneshwaram Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Source: Reuters)
An artiste giving finishing touches to a portrait of actor Nana Patekar in Thane on the occasion of Diwali. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)
Devotees wait in line to offer prayers to Goddess Kali at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the occasion of Kali Puja and Diwali in Kolkata on Saturday. (Source: PTI)
Youngsters dance in celebration of Diwali in Thane, Mumbai. (Source: PTI)
A woman picks marigold flowers used to make garlands and offer prayers for the Tihar festival, also called Diwali, in Kathmandu, Nepal. (Source: Reuters)
A Tamil devotee prays at a religious ceremony during Diwali in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Source: Reuters)
A police dog smeared with vermilion powder is pictured during the dog festival as part of Tihar Festival, also called Diwali, at the Central Police Dog Training School in Kathmandu, Nepal. (Source: Reuters)
A woman tries on gold jewellery on the occasion of Diwali in Beawar. (Source: PTI)
Classical singer Mahesh Kale performs in front of India Gate as part of Diwali celebrations in Delhi. (Source: PTI)
A Rangoli artiste depicting the plight of Uri terrorist attack victims in Mumbai. (Source: Express photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)
Players decorating their playground with candles and diyas on the eve of Diwali at K D Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow. (Source: Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
Diwali celebrations at Phadke road, Dombivali, Mumbai. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)
Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma celebrate Diwali during a promotional event in Gurgaon. (Source: PTI)
