Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
Diwali, festival of lights

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Indian Hindu women light earthen lamps to celebrate Diwali, Allahabad, India, Nov. 3, 2013.

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A man transports marigold flower garlands on a motorbike during the Diwali festival in Allahabad, India, Nov. 3, 2013.

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Indian widows light fireworks as they celebrate Diwali or the festival of lights at an Ashram in Vrindavan, India, Nov. 2, 2013.

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A man sells flowers and trinkets for the Diwali festival, Lucknow, India Nov. 3, 2013. (Aru Pande/VOA)