Illuminating Diwali 2024: A visual journey through the festival of lights | In Images

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Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated Hindu festivals, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Traditionally, it marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years in exile and his victory over the demon king Ravana. This five-day festival typically falls in October or November and is observed with the lighting of diyas (oil lamps), bursting of fireworks, and beautiful rangoli designs. (Image: Pixaby)

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Jaipur: People buy marigold garlands on the eve of the ‘Diwali’ festival, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo)

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Jammu: A man shows firecrackers at a stall ahead on the eve of the Diwali festival, in Jammu.

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Bengaluru: People purchase firecrackers from a shop ahead of Diwali festival, in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo)

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Ayodhya: An aerial view of the Ayodhya city during ‘Deepotsav 2024’ celebration on the eve of the Diwali festival. (PTI Photo)

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Ayodhya: An aerial view of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple during ‘Deepotsav 2024’ celebration on the eve of the Diwali festival, in Ayodhya. (PTI)

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Amritsar: People buy firecrackers at a shop on the eve of the ‘Diwali’ festival, in Amritsar. (PTI Photo)

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BSF jawans illuminate the night with candles in Agartala, near the Indo-Bangladesh border. (PTI Photo)