Indians break out fireworks to celebrate Diwali - in pictures
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Fireworks burn during Diwali, the festival of lights. EPA -
Fireworks, seen here in Chennai, are a staple of Diwali celebrations all over the world. EPA -
The festival is celebrated across regions and religions in India with much pomp and fervour. EPA -
The Hindu festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness. EPA -
Children light the fireworks in Mumbai. AP -
New Delhi’s air quality was said to be “very poor” after revellers set off millions of fireworks. EPA -
The use of firecrackers on Diwali was introduced in the 18th century when Maratha Empire rulers organised displays. AP -
Scenes of celebration in Ahmedabad. AP -
The illuminated Golden Temple on the occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas, a Sikh festival coinciding with Diwali, in Amritsar. AFP -
Apartments lit up with lanterns as a firework goes off in Mumbai, India. EPA -
Diwali commemorates Lord Ram's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years in exile. EPA -
LED lights fall on a reveller's face in New Delhi. Bloomberg -
The ‘Diye Jalao, Patake Nahi’ in Delhi urges revellers to avoid using fire crackers. AFP -
Five million tonnes of firecrackers are burnt during Diwali in Delhi. AFP -
Flower garlands for sale in New Delhi. Bloomberg -
Flower garlands being made for decorations and prayers on the outskirts of New Delhi. Bloomberg -
Jewellery for sale at a shop in New Delhi. Bloomberg
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