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Diwali is one of the festivals that are celebrated around the globe - Photogallery
Diwali is one of the festivals that are celebrated around the globe. People from all religions and beliefs rejoice this occasion by visiting their friends and family. During the third and main day of Diwali, devotees offer puja to Goddess Lakshmi. She symbolizes wealth and prosperity, and her devotees take her blessings. In some regions, devotees also offer puja to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati and Kubera. (Getty Images)See more of :
Diwali Celebrated Around The WorldDiwali Celebrated Around The World
Diwali is one of the festivals that are celebrated around the globe. People from all religions and beliefs rejoice this occasion by visiting their friends and family. During the third and main day of Diwali, devotees offer puja to Goddess Lakshmi. She symbolizes wealth and prosperity, and her devotees take her blessings. In some regions, devotees also offer puja to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati and Kubera. (Getty Images) /news/world/diwali-celebrated-around-the-world/eventshow/49643445.cms02
Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly in India - Photogallery
Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly in India. However, people from all walks of life are welcomed to rejoice this special occasion. (Getty Images)See more of :
Diwali Celebrated Around The WorldDiwali Celebrated Around The World
Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly in India. However, people from all walks of life are welcomed to rejoice this special occasion. (Getty Images) /news/world/diwali-celebrated-around-the-world/eventshow/49643446.cms03
Diwali is an ancient festival practiced by mainly Hindus in India during the new moon night of the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika - Photogallery
Diwali is an ancient festival practiced by mainly Hindus in India during the new moon night of the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika. According to Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls between October and November. (Getty Images)See more of :
Diwali Celebrated Around The WorldDiwali Celebrated Around The World
Diwali is an ancient festival practiced by mainly Hindus in India during the new moon night of the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika. According to Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls between October and November. (Getty Images) /news/world/diwali-celebrated-around-the-world/eventshow/49643441.cms04
Diwali in India is celebrated on the darkest night of autumn, which is lit with diyas, candles and lanterns - Photogallery
Diwali in India is celebrated on the darkest night of autumn, which is lit with diyas, candles and lanterns. (Getty Images)See more of :
Diwali Celebrated Around The WorldDiwali Celebrated Around The World
Diwali in India is celebrated on the darkest night of autumn, which is lit with diyas, candles and lanterns. (Getty Images) /news/world/diwali-celebrated-around-the-world/eventshow/49643443.cms05
Indonesia has a large population that follows Islam religion, but Diwali is celebrated with much pomp and gaiety - Photogallery
Indonesia has a large population that follows Islam religion, but Diwali is celebrated with much pomp and gaiety. The celebration is enjoyed by the locals in the country, and the rituals are followed by Hindus are similar to India—offer puja to Goddess Lakshmi, exchange sweets with loved ones and decorate the house with diyas. (Getty Images)See more of :
Diwali Celebrated Around The WorldDiwali Celebrated Around The World
Indonesia has a large population that follows Islam religion, but Diwali is celebrated with much pomp and gaiety. The celebration is enjoyed by the locals in the country, and the rituals are followed by Hindus are similar to India—offer puja to Goddess Lakshmi, exchange sweets with loved ones and decorate the house with diyas. (Getty Images) /news/world/diwali-celebrated-around-the-world/eventshow/49643461.cms06
Indians in Kenya and Tanzania are in minority, but hold a respectable position - Photogallery
Indians in Kenya and Tanzania are in minority, but hold a respectable position. The festival of lights is declared as a national holiday in Kenya. They celebrate Diwali like India by offering puja to Goddess Lakshmi and lit up their homes with earthen oil lamps and flickering lights. (Getty Images)See more of :
Diwali Celebrated Around The WorldDiwali Celebrated Around The World
Indians in Kenya and Tanzania are in minority, but hold a respectable position. The festival of lights is declared as a national holiday in Kenya. They celebrate Diwali like India by offering puja to Goddess Lakshmi and lit up their homes with earthen oil lamps and flickering lights. (Getty Images) /news/world/diwali-celebrated-around-the-world/eventshow/49643449.cms07
Myanmar is located on the eastern border of India - Photogallery
Myanmar is located on the eastern border of India. Hence, the festival is celebrated with great importance. Traditional lamps are lit inside and outside of homes in the country. People celebrate Diwali by exchanging sweets with family and friends, bursting crackers together and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi. (Getty Images)See more of :
Diwali Celebrated Around The WorldDiwali Celebrated Around The World
Myanmar is located on the eastern border of India. Hence, the festival is celebrated with great importance. Traditional lamps are lit inside and outside of homes in the country. People celebrate Diwali by exchanging sweets with family and friends, bursting crackers together and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi. (Getty Images) /news/world/diwali-celebrated-around-the-world/eventshow/49643456.cms08
Mauritius lies to the east of Madagascar - Photogallery
Mauritius lies to the east of Madagascar. The island has approximately 80% population that follows Hinduism. Hence, making Diwali a common festival in the country. On the day of the festival, this beautiful landmass is full of picturesque landscapes and enchanting spots is lit up with earthen oil lamps and flickering lights. (Getty Images)See more of :
Diwali Celebrated Around The WorldDiwali Celebrated Around The World
Mauritius lies to the east of Madagascar. The island has approximately 80% population that follows Hinduism. Hence, making Diwali a common festival in the country. On the day of the festival, this beautiful landmass is full of picturesque landscapes and enchanting spots is lit up with earthen oil lamps and flickering lights. (Getty Images) /news/world/diwali-celebrated-around-the-world/eventshow/49643466.cms09
Malaysia has a small pollution of Indians settled there, but comprise of a harmonious multi-ethnic mix of Malays - Photogallery
Malaysia has a small pollution of Indians settled there, but comprise of a harmonious multi-ethnic mix of Malays. They call Diwali as Hari Diwali, which is celebrated during the seventh month of the Hindu solar calendar. The celebration includes visits to the temples and decorates their houses with small lamps made from clay and filled with coconut oil. (Getty Images)See more of :
Diwali Celebrated Around The WorldDiwali Celebrated Around The World
Malaysia has a small pollution of Indians settled there, but comprise of a harmonious multi-ethnic mix of Malays. They call Diwali as Hari Diwali, which is celebrated during the seventh month of the Hindu solar calendar. The celebration includes visits to the temples and decorates their houses with small lamps made from clay and filled with coconut oil. (Getty Images) /news/world/diwali-celebrated-around-the-world/eventshow/49643470.cms10
The twin island known as Trinidad and Tobago has a good amount of Indian population - Photogallery
The twin island known as Trinidad and Tobago has a good amount of Indian population. They have a public holiday on the day of Diwali. They celebrate Diwali for nine days with worship of Goddess Lakshmi, lighting of diyas, perform dances and dramas based on religious deities. (Getty Images)See more of :
Diwali Celebrated Around The WorldDiwali Celebrated Around The World
The twin island known as Trinidad and Tobago has a good amount of Indian population. They have a public holiday on the day of Diwali. They celebrate Diwali for nine days with worship of Goddess Lakshmi, lighting of diyas, perform dances and dramas based on religious deities. (Getty Images) 
