US EditionMillions of Indians Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights
- On Monday, millions of Indians celebrated Diwali as lamps illuminated homes and streets, while Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh lit more than 2.6 million lamps along the Saryu River.
- Derived from Deepavali, the festival celebrates light over darkness and honors Lord Ram's return after 14 years while worshipping Lakshmi, Hindu goddess of wealth.
- Officials noted more than 33,000 volunteers helped light lamps, nearly 40 families produced 1.6 million lamps, and the city used at least 73,000 liters of oil and 5.5 million cotton wicks.
- This year the Supreme Court permitted sale and use of `green crackers` in Delhi, ending a ban, while SAFAR reported tiny particulates surged to about 14 times the WHO maximum in New Delhi.
- Despite economic activity, restrictions on firecrackers remain contested and often flouted as markets across India's cities and towns boost the economy with shoppers buying sweets and decorations; `green crackers` are designed to cut emissions by about 30%, but critics question their effectiveness.
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India celebrates Diwali with lights, food and laughter
Diwali celebrations were underway in India Monday, where millions lit up their homes with oil lamps and decorative lights to celebrate the Hindu festival. The "festival of light" lasts for about five days and is celebrated most prominently in northern India. Even still, people of various faiths, including Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, join in on celebrations meant to mark the triumph of good over evil. People often deep clean their homes or repai…
Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights (World)
Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Diwali, derived from the word 'Deepavali,' meaning 'a row of lights,' is typically celebrated by socializing and exchan...
India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights
India's Diwali is ongoing this year, typically falling in late October or early November. Meaning “a row of lights,” it is the most important festival in India, celebrated by over a billion people across different faiths. Over five days, people take part in gatherings, fireworks, feasts, and prayers. The festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
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