Best Diwali Pics From All Across The Globe

Here are some best pictures of the Festival of Lights - Diwali - that is celebrated in India in a very traditional and ethnic manner.

Colombo - Sri Lanka

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A Hindu priest makes a blessing during the festival of Diwali at Shivm Kovi temple in Colombo October 26, 2011. Prayers and offerings are made to Hindu deities on the occasion of Diwali, the annual festival of lights.

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Hindu devotees pray during the festival of Diwali at Shivm Kovi temple in Colombo October 26, 2011. Prayers and offerings are made to Hindu deities on the occasion of Diwali, the annual festival of lights.

Karachi - Pakistan

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Poonam, 20, raises a lit flare outside her family home in celebration of the Diwali festival in Karachi October 26, 2011. Prayers and offerings are made to Hindu deities on the occasion of Diwali, the annual festival of lights.

Quebec - Canada

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Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) lights a lamp before the start of celebrations ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Gatineau, Quebec October 20, 2011.

Felicity - Trinidad

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A woman and her children walk past lighted deyas, or earthen oil lamps, during Diwali celebrations in Felicity, central Trinidad October 26, 2011. Hindus decorate their homes and places of worship with lamps or candles as a symbol of the victory of good over evil during Diwali, the festival of light.

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A woman places a deya, or earthen oil lamp, on a bamboo pole during Diwali celebrations in Felicity, central Trinidad October 26, 2011. Hindus decorate their homes and places of worship with lamps or candles as a symbol of the victory of good over evil during Diwali, the festival of light.