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In pics: Diwali fervour grips nation

Last updated on - Nov 12, 2023, 21:46 IST
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Akshardham temple in Delhi

Akshardham temple has been celebrating the festival of Diwali by lightning 1000 lamps for 31 consecutive years. (Photo PTI)

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Golden Temple in Amritsar

Sikh devotees pay respects on the eve of the Sikh festival 'Bandi Chhor Divas' or 'Diwali' at the illuminated Golden temple. (Photo AFP)

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​Ayodhya Deepotsav

More than 22 lakh 'diyas' illuminated the banks of the Saryu river in Ayodhya during the seventh edition of the Deepotsav. (Photo PTI)

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Gurudwara in Delhi

Gurudwara Bangla sahib all lit up in Diwali celebrations. (Photo PTI)

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Mumbai's historic Gateway of India lit up

To commemorate the festival of lights and honor the Cricket World Cup a unique 3D projection was seen on Gateway of India. (Photo ANI)

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The Hindu festival of lights in Ahmedabad

Hindu saints and devotees light oil lamps in a formation of the Ayodhya Ram temple inside temple to celebrate Diwali. (Photo Reuters)

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Diwali celebrations in Assam

Students of Cotton University make 'rangoli' on Diwali, in Guwahati. (Photo PTI)

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Celebrations of Diwali in Shimla

Students make rangoli and celebrate the beautiful festival of lights at Mall road in Shimla. (Photo PTI)

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