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Diwali, the festival of lights and prayer, in photos

Artist performed a drama play based on Ramayana at Ram Ki Paidi during Deepotsav celebrations, an event organized by the Uttar Pradesh state government on the eve of Deepotsav, in Ayodhya, India, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
India Ayodhya Diwali

Millions of people across India and around the world are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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