Diwali 2016 in Pictures
Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House was lit up in striking golden – for a night – in celebration of Diwali,the traditional Indian festival of lights on October 29, 2016. (Source: Rajiv Luthra/Facebook)
People light candles during track pujan at a stadium on the occasion of Dhanteras Festival Celebration in Allahabad. (Source: PTI)
162 Years of Kali puja at Dakshineswar Kali temple in Kolkata on Saturday Night. The traditional convention were customised by Pramahansa Sri Ramakrishna here at this temple. Located on the banks of river Ganga this is flocked by hundreds every year all throughout the night. (Source: Express photo by Subham Dutta)
A view of fireworks at Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium decorated with candles and lamps on the occasion of Deepawali festival dedicate to Indian soldiers in Allahabad. (Source: PTI)
Men light lamps at Akshardham temple on the eve of Diwali, the festival of lights, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Diwali is one of Hinduism's most important festivals, dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess of wealth Lakshmi. (Source: AP)
Devotees visit a Kali puja pandal at Barasat in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal to offer prayers to Goddess Kali on the occasion of Kali Puja and Diwali. (Express photo by Subham Dutta)
Lanterns are hung on display ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Mumbai. (Source: AP)
A young child looking at a lamp during the Diwali shopping spree at Dadar Market, Mumbai. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)