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This week, Indians\u00a0decorate their homes and public spaces\u00a0with lamps and flowers for Diwali, the festival of light (also known as Deepavali). Some towns hold colourful fairs (melas) and\u00a0people – including\u00a0followers of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism –\u00a0often\u00a0celebrate\u00a0for up to five days.<\/p>\n

\"India,<\/a><\/p>\n

India, Varanasi, Boatride along the ghats during Dev Deepawali festival<\/p>\n

\"Flowers<\/a><\/p>\n

Flowers for Diwali festival in Old Delhi<\/p>\n

\"India,<\/a><\/p>\n

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Dasashwamedha ghat during Dev Deepawali festival<\/p>\n

\"India,<\/a><\/p>\n

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Dev Deepawali festival, Hindu devotees lighting “Om” shaped oil lamps<\/p>\n

See more photos of Diwali\/Deepawali<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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