Indian Sikh devotees light candles in front of the illuminated Golden Temple in Amritsar for Diwali. Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhorh Divas or Diwali to mark the return of the Sixth Guru who was freed from imprisonment and also managed to release 52 political prisoners at the same time from the famous fort of Gwalior by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in October 1619.
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An Indian Sikh devotee lights lamps at the Golden Temple in Amritsar for Diwali. Sikhs celebrate Diwali to mark the return of the Sixth Guru, who was freed from imprisonment and also managed to release 52 political prisoners at the same time from Gwalior fort by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1619.
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Indian Hindu women place earthen lamps during Diwali in Siliguri. The Hindu festival of light, Diwali, marks the homecoming of the God Lord Ram after vanquishing the demon king Ravana and symbolises taking people from darkness to light and the victory of good over evil.
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Indian chef Parmanand prepares sweets at a kitchen in Amritsar. The sweets are in heavy demand during the upcoming Hindu festival. Diwali, the Indian Hindu celebration where people light up their homes with clay oil lamps and decorative lanterns - is celebrated according to Hindu mythology to welcome the homecoming of Lord Rama after his victory over demon king Ravana.
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Pakistani Hindu women light earthen lamps on the occasion of the Diwali festival in Lahore on October 28, 2008.
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Indian labourers work at a firecracker factory on the outskirts of Siliguri on October 17, 2011. Firecrackers are used as a part of celebrations for the Diwali festival, the Festival of Lights, the largest Hindu festival of the year and will be celebrated on October 26.
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An Indian potter arranges earthenware pots or 'kodiyas' to dry in the sun. Kodiyas are in great demand during the important Hindu festival Diwali as they are used to hold lit oil lamps.
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Indian laborer Raman dips earthen lamps into red paint in Amritsar ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali in Amritsar on October 17, 2011. Diwali, celebrated October 26, is the Indian Hindu festival where people light up their homes with clay oil lamps and decorative lanterns.
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An Indian youth watches firecrackers during Diwali in Hyderabad on November 5, 2010.
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