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Diwali, the festival of lights and prayer, in photos

Millions of people across India and around the world are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

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Diwali, the festival of lights and prayer, in photos

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Millions of people across India and around the world are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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