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Episode: Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights
Description: Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali in October as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
Diwali, derived from the word βDeepavali,β meaning βa row of lights,β is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November.
Shoppers crowded markets to buy flowers, lanterns, and candles.
The celebrations were most visible in Ayodhya city in Uttar Pradesh state. Hindus believe the deity Lord Rama was born there and returned after 14 years in...