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27 Oct 2019

Indian devotees move towards Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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27 Oct 2019

An indian woman moves towards Hindu Lord Rama's temple to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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27 Oct 2019

Millions of Indian devotees gather outside of Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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#5046118

27 Oct 2019

Millions of Indian devotees gather outside of Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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#5046120

27 Oct 2019

Indian devotees take rest under a huge tree outside of Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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#5046122

27 Oct 2019

An Indian devotee shows their skills as others gather outside of Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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#5046130

27 Oct 2019

An indian boy sells offerings as others move towards Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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27 Oct 2019

An elderly Indian devotee rests at ramghat as others move towards Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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#5046140

27 Oct 2019

An indian devotee takes rest before moving towards Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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#5046142

27 Oct 2019

Indian hindu devotees gather on the banks of Mandakini river to take a holy dip to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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27 Oct 2019

Millions of Indian devotees gather outside of Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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#5046164

27 Oct 2019

Millions of Indian devotees gather on the banks of Mandakini river to take a holi dip in Mandakini river during in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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27 Oct 2019

An Indian devotee shows their skills as others gather outside of Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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#5046178

27 Oct 2019

An indian boy sells offerings as others move towards Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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#5046136

27 Oct 2019

An Indian devotee waits for their relatives at ramghat as others move towards Hindu Lord Ram's Temple and to take part in a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on October 27,2019. Diwali celebrations bring happiness on the faces of every citizen in country India. Without the barrier of religion or caste, everyone celebrates the festival of joy. diwali means festival of lights lamps, business and the victory of good over evil. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi because she incarnated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (Samudra-Manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. Tantra sadhana devotees worship goddess kali. One of another reason for this auspicious festival is The Victory of Rama: According to the epic ‘Ramayana’, it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and conquering Lanka. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before. During the time of 14 years of exile lord ram spent most of his exile in the forest of spiritual Chitrakoot he spent 11 years with Sita and Laxman. lakhs of devotees come in the week of Diwali and take a holy dip in mandakini river and perform procession and deepdan.

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#901265

12 Nov 2015

Indian hindu devotees move towards Ram Ghat, on the banks of Mandakini River,on Auto rickshaw during a Religious processsion on ocassion of Diwali festival,at Chitrakoot,about 128 kms from Allahabad ,on November 11,2015. Hindu God Rama with wife sita and Brother Laxam Stayed in Chitrakoot for 12 years during their 14 years of exile.Millions of devotees across the country come and take a holy dip at Mandakini River and Worship of Lord Rama on ocassion of Diwali,the festival of Light.

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