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14 Beautiful Images Of The Hindu Festival Diwali Nov 12th 2012, 23:44 Around the world, people get ready to celebrate the five-day festival with costumes, flowers, and lots of lights. Diwali, which begins November 13, is celebrated throughout India and around the world. Traditions include lighting lamps, candles, and fireworks and decorating with flowers and lanterns. Diwali celebrations often honor Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth. Here, a young girl is dressed like her for a Diwali parade in Paramaribo, Suriname, November 10. Image by Ranu Abhelakh / Reuters More parade attendees dressed as Hindu deities. Image by Ranu Abhelakh / Reuters These young people dressed up as the god Rama. Image by Ranu Abhelakh / Reuters Another rendition of Lakshmi. Image by Ranu Abhelakh / Reuters View Entire List ›

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