India’s vibrant celebration of the festival of lights is set to unfold with millions participating in age-old traditions, including lighting oil lamps, setting off fireworks, and sharing homemade sweets. The occasion, deeply rooted in cultural and religious significance, brings communities together in a dazzling display of color, light, and joy. Families and neighborhoods prepare elaborate decorations, while the air fills with the scent of spices and the glow of illuminated homes. For many, it represents a time of renewal, unity, and spiritual reflection amid the festive chaos.
Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets
