Diwali, the Pan-Indian Festival of Lights

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights

A pan-Indian holiday marks the victory of good over evil and the lifting of spiritual darkness
Rupak De Chowdhuri / Reuters

Fireworks
Gunpowder is used to make the fireworks that are a popular part of the celebration.

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