In Pics: 10 captivating pictures of India celebrating Diwali 2017

Yogi Adityanath (L), Chief Minister of f Uttar Pradesh, worships artists dressed as Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Laxman during Diwali, celebrations in Ayodhya, India, October 18, 2017.

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Participants light earthen oil lamps on the banks of the Sarayu river in an attempt to enter the Guinness World Records for the largest display of oil lamps during Diwali. 

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Kolkata: World famous Dakheneswar Kali temple illuminated ahead of Diwali and Goddess Kali puja, in Kolkata on Wednesday.

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Ayodhya: People lighting earthen lamps on banks of River Saryu during Deepotsav (Diwali celebrations) in Ayodhya on Wednesday.

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Gandhingar: Swaminarayan Akshardham temple illuminated with laser lights as a part of Diwali celebrations in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. 

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A  child lights candles at the Madan Mohan Malviya stadium during Diwali Festival in Allahabad on October 18, 2017.  

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Howrah: People release sky lanterns (hot air baloons) to celebrate Diwali in Howrah district of West Bengal on Wednesday. PTI Photo

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A  child watches fireworks at the Madan Mohan Malviya stadium during Diwali Festival in Allahabad on October 18, 2017.

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Gandhingar: Swaminarayan Akshardham temple illuminated with laser lights as a part of Diwali celebrations in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. 

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A woman decorates her house on the eve of the Hindu festival of Diwali in a slum in Mumbai, India, October 18, 2017. 

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