Diwali festivals light up the world

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Those celebrating Diwali set off fireworks in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Devotees hold oil lamps while offering prayers at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Worshippers gather at the Batu Caves, Malaysia, to perform a morning prayer and celebrate the first day of Diwali.

Worshippers pray at the Veda Mandir Temple in Bolton, England.

Indian Sikhs light candles at sunset in front of the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Temple in New Delhi.

A Hindu priest prepares for prayers during Diwali celebrations in Srinagar, Kashmir.

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