Diwali brings lights, worship and family gatherings
More than one billion people celebrate the festival in India and across its diaspora, with traditions that include prayers, clay lamps, fireworks, feasting and time with family.
Diwali is being marked across India and by communities around the world with prayers, family gatherings and fireworks. France 24PBS NewsHourAl Jazeera
Clay oil lamps are placed outside many homes to represent light overcoming darkness and knowledge overcoming ignorance; the name Deepavali means a row of lights. PBS NewsHourAl Jazeera
Celebrations also include regional religious traditions, feasting, new clothes, rangoli designs, and sharing sweets and gifts. PBS NewsHourAl Jazeera