India celebrates Diwali festival with lights and firecrackers

In India’s palace-filled Jaipur, capital New Delhi and financial hub Mumbai, revelers celebrated Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, to mark the return of Lord Ram to his kingdom after 14 years in exile, and to mark the triumph of good over evil.

Abhay Singh, Jaipur Resident said "It's a festival of lights, color, crackers and there are sweets. It's a five-day festival. First Diwali, then there is Bhai Dooj, then Dhanteras. There are multiple festivals in this Diwali itself." 

Considered one of the most important festivals in India, Diwali is observed across the country with prayer gatherings, dazzling light displays, and fireworks.