The festival of lights, Diwali, is no doubt, India’s biggest religious celebration. Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, the magic of this festival creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity.

On Diwali, whole of India is lit up. These pictures of Diwali celebrations across India tell a dazzling tale:

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1. Golden Temple, Amritsar, looks majestic during Diwali eve

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2. Rashtrapati Bhavan decorated at its best during the festival of lights

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3. Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, decorated with diyas spreading the joy

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4. Bangalore city celebration Diwali with firecrackers

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5. Gateway of India with Hotel Taj can be seen along Marine Drive, Mumbai, sparkling on Diwali occasion

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6. Jaipur city can be seen drowned in the festival of lights from the top of Nahargargh Fort

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7. Howrah Bridge looks dazzling when decorated for Diwali

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8. People illuminating diyas in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to celebrate Diwali in their own special way

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9. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai decorated for Diwali

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10. Guwahati reflects the diversity of Diwali celebrations

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11. Chennai celebrating the festival of lights

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12. Pune rejoicing Diwali with full enthusiasm

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13. Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad, looks beautiful spreading peace

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14. Indian Border Security Force soldiers lights candle to celebrate Diwali, at the India-Bangladesh border

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15. Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) play with sparklers to celebrate Diwali along the India-Pakistan Rajatal border post

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) Deputy Inspector General (DIG), M. F. Farooqui (L) along with BSF personnel share a light moment as they play with sparklers as they celebrate Diwali along the India-Pakistan Rajatal border post, about 45Km from Amritsar, on October 23, 2014. The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, marks the homecoming of the God Lord Ram after vanquishing the demon king Ravana and symbolises taking people from darkness to light and the victory of good over evil.AFP PHOTO/ NARINDER NANU (Photo credit should read NARINDER NANU/AFP/Getty Images)
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16. The “Queen of Hill Stations”, Shimla looks stunning on Diwali night

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17.  Fireworks along Marine Drive, Mumbai on Diwali

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18. Fireworks in Patna, Bihar on the eve of Diwali

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19. Hotel Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, looks stunning with Diwali decorations

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20. India Gate, New Delhi glittering with fireworks during Diwali

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21. Mysore Palace, Karnataka, decorated with lightning bulbs during Diwali looks beautiful

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22. View of Chandigarh city during Diwali

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23. Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata, decorated with lights during Diwali celebrations

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May the divine light of diyas spread Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health.

Happy Diwali!

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