India celebrates Diwali with great zeal; See Pics

Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with great pomp and religious fervour all across India on October 24.

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm across the nation. Credit: Reuters Photo

People decorated their houses with ‘diyas’ (earthen lamps), candles and electric lamps to celebrate the festival of lights. Credit: Reuters Photo

This festival witnessed grand celebrations after a gap of two years since coronavirus curbs were in place in 2020 and 2021. Credit: Reuters Photo

Colourful lights illuminated, buildings, and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated the festival. Credit: Reuters Photo

Some restrictions on bursting of firecrackers, particularly in the national capital, however, remained in force. Credit: AFP Photo

One of the most popular Hindu festivals, Diwali is associated with the day Lord Ram is believed to have returned to Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman after defeating Ravana during his 14 years in exile and is seen as a celebration of the victory of good over evil. Credit: PTI Photo

In North India, the festival is spread across five days -- beginning with Dhanteras, followed by Choti Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and culminating in Bhai Dooj. Credit: Reuters Photo

Bandi Chhor Divas coincides with Diwali and marks the historical release of the sixth Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind, along with 52 kings from a Mughal prison in 1620. Credit: AFP Photo

The festival of lights was also celebrated across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In lines with a Supreme Court order, the Tamil Nadu government had specified that crackers should be burst only from 6 am to 7 am and 7 pm to 8 pm. Credit: Reuters Photo

People light fireworks to celebrate Diwali in Mumbai. Credit: Reuters Photo

A woman lights earthen lamps on the occasion of Diwali at her house in Guwahati. Credit: AFP Photo

Devotees light earthen lamps at Ramchandra Ji temple on the occasion of Diwali in Jaipur. Credit: PTI Photo

Women decorate a 'rangoli' with earthen lamps on the occasion of Diwali in Nagpur. Credit: PTI Photo