Diwali
The festival of lights. Lamps along every doorway, fireworks over the rivers and a warmth that fills the night.
The festival of lights. Lamps along every doorway, fireworks over the rivers and a warmth that fills the night.
How we celebrate it with you
Lamp lit ghats
Thousands of oil lamps float and glow along the river at Varanasi.
City of light
Jaipur and Udaipur dressed head to toe in light and colour.
A family Diwali
Sweets, prayers and lamps in a home that welcomes you in.
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Questions, answered simply
The practical questions about visiting India for Diwali, answered in plain English.
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