It’s the start of the Diwali celebrations. People will illuminate their homes with oil lamps and rangolis – traditional designs made using colourful powders – outside their doors to welcome good luck and positivity into their lives

It is a five-day long celebration that commences with Dhanteras and ends with Bhaiya Dooj. The festival of Diwali is celebrated on the darkest night of the year in the Hindu month of Kartik. It traditionally symbolises the spiritual ” victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance”

It’s the time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India. It is the exchange of sweets, gifts and good wishes

Happy Diwali