Diwali Festival Preparation In Kolkata, India

Diwali Festival Preparation In Kolkata, India

A worker carries a water cooler air conditioner in front of idols of the Hindu goddess Kali at a roadside workshop ahead of the Kali Puja festival and Diwali festival in Kolkata, India, on October 27, 2024. Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word deepavali, meaning ''row of lights.'' It marks the triumph of light over darkness, of good over evil. More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists around the world celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in India. It is also widely celebrated in Nepal, Malaysia, Fiji, and other countries with large South Asian diasporas. Homes, businesses, and public spaces are lit up with diyas, or oil lamps made from clay, and fireworks displays abound. People gather with their families, eat sweets, and exchange gifts. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

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