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31 October 2024

Hindu devotees attend the Deepavali festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 31, 2024. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a vibrant festival celebrated by millions around the globe. It is a major festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists around the world. It is often referred to as the ''Festival of Lights'' and symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

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31 October 2024

Hindu devotees take pictures in the Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 31, 2024. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a vibrant festival celebrated by millions around the globe. It is a major festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists around the world. It is often referred to as the ''Festival of Lights'' and symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

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8 March 2024

A Hindu devotee is worshiping Lord Shiva at the Hindu temple during Maha Shivaratri in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri, which honors Lord Shiva, is celebrated during the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna or Maagha (usually February or March). Devotees are fasting, praying, and offering milk, fruits, and flowers to Shiva Lingam symbols. Celebrated in India, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and other countries, the festival symbolizes devotion, purification, and spiritual renewal. The night marks Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creation. Maha Shivaratri unites communities in reverence and spiritual reflection, emphasizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

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8 March 2024

A Hindu devotee is worshiping Lord Shiva at the Hindu temple during Maha Shivaratri in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri, which honors Lord Shiva, is celebrated during the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna or Maagha (usually February or March). Devotees are fasting, praying, and offering milk, fruits, and flowers to Shiva Lingam symbols. Celebrated in India, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and other countries, the festival symbolizes devotion, purification, and spiritual renewal. The night marks Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creation. Maha Shivaratri unites communities in reverence and spiritual reflection, emphasizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

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8 March 2024

Hindu devotees are worshiping Lord Shiva at the Hindu temple during Maha Shivaratri in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri, which honors Lord Shiva, is celebrated during the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna or Maagha. Devotees are fasting, praying, and offering milk, fruits, and flowers to Shiva Lingam symbols. The celebration, observed in India, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and other countries, symbolizes devotion, purification, and spiritual renewal. The night is marking Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creation. Maha Shivaratri is uniting communities in reverence and spiritual reflection, emphasizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

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8 March 2024

Hindu devotees are worshiping Lord Shiva at the Hindu temple during Maha Shivaratri in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri, which honors Lord Shiva, is celebrated during the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna or Maagha. Devotees are fasting, praying, and offering milk, fruits, and flowers to Shiva Lingam symbols. The celebration, observed in India, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and other countries, symbolizes devotion, purification, and spiritual renewal. The night is marking Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creation. Maha Shivaratri is uniting communities in reverence and spiritual reflection, emphasizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

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8 March 2024

Hindu devotees are worshiping Lord Shiva at the Hindu temple during Maha Shivaratri in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri, which honors Lord Shiva, is celebrated during the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna or Maagha. Devotees are fasting, praying, and offering milk, fruits, and flowers to Shiva Lingam symbols. The celebration, observed in India, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and other countries, symbolizes devotion, purification, and spiritual renewal. The night is marking Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creation. Maha Shivaratri is uniting communities in reverence and spiritual reflection, emphasizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

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8 March 2024

Hindu devotees are worshiping Lord Shiva at the Hindu temple during Maha Shivaratri in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri, which honors Lord Shiva, is celebrated during the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna or Maagha. Devotees are fasting, praying, and offering milk, fruits, and flowers to Shiva Lingam symbols. The celebration, observed in India, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and other countries, symbolizes devotion, purification, and spiritual renewal. The night is marking Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creation. Maha Shivaratri is uniting communities in reverence and spiritual reflection, emphasizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

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8 March 2024

Hindu devotees are worshiping Lord Shiva at the Hindu temple during Maha Shivaratri in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri, which honors Lord Shiva, is celebrated during the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna or Maagha. Devotees are fasting, praying, and offering milk, fruits, and flowers to Shiva Lingam symbols. The celebration, observed in India, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and other countries, symbolizes devotion, purification, and spiritual renewal. The night is marking Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creation. Maha Shivaratri is uniting communities in reverence and spiritual reflection, emphasizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

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8 March 2024

Hindu devotees are worshiping Lord Shiva at the Hindu temple during Maha Shivaratri in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri, which honors Lord Shiva, is celebrated during the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna or Maagha, typically in February or March. Devotees are fasting, praying, and offering milk, fruits, and flowers to Shiva Lingam symbols. The festival, celebrated in India, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and other countries, symbolizes devotion, purification, and spiritual renewal. The night is marking Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creation. Maha Shivaratri is uniting communities in reverence and spiritual reflection, emphasizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

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8 March 2024

Hindu devotees are lighting oil lamps to worship Lord Shiva at a Hindu temple during Maha Shivaratri in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri, which honors Lord Shiva, is celebrated during the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna or Maagha. Devotees are fasting, praying, and offering milk, fruits, and flowers to Shiva Lingam symbols. The celebration, which takes place in India, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and other countries, symbolizes devotion, purification, and spiritual renewal. The night is marking Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creation. Maha Shivaratri is uniting communities in reverence and spiritual reflection, emphasizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

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8 March 2024

Oil lamps are being seen at the Hindu temple during the Maha Shivaratri in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 8, 2024. Maha Shivaratri, which honors Lord Shiva, is being celebrated during the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna or Maagha. Devotees are fasting, praying, and offering milk, fruits, and flowers to Shiva Lingam symbols. The celebration, taking place in India, Nepal, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and other countries, symbolizes devotion, purification, and spiritual renewal. The night is marking Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creation. Maha Shivaratri is uniting communities in reverence and spiritual reflection, emphasizing the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

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12 November 2023

Lanterns are released in the sky during the Diwali celebrations in Srinagar,Kashmir on November 12, 2023.Diwali also known as Deepavali, and the ''festival of lights'', is one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism. It symbolizes the spiritual ''victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance''.

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12 November 2023

People burst firecrackers on the eve of Diwali in Srinagar,Kashmir on November 12, 2023.Diwali also known as Deepavali, and the ''festival of lights'', is one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism. It symbolizes the spiritual ''victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance''.

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12 November 2023

Variety of sweets are kept for display on the eve of Diwali celebrations in Srinagar,Kashmir on November 12, 2023.Diwali also known as Deepavali, and the ''festival of lights'', is one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism. It symbolizes the spiritual ''victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance''.

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12 November 2023

People buy firecrackers during the Diwali celebrations in Srinagar,Kashmir on November 12, 2023.Diwali also known as Deepavali, and the ''festival of lights'', is one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism. It symbolizes the spiritual ''victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance''.

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