The Festival of Lights

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Hindus around the world celebrate Deepavali the festival of lights today. This festival has a sublime significance, for it symbolises the victory of good forces over evil forces. The picture shows Hindu devotees taking part in religious rituals in light of the Deepavali Festival at the Sri Manickavinayagar temple in Bambalapitiya. Pix by Samantha Perera

Pix by - Palitha Ariyawansha, Badulla

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Mohamed Jihaddeen Tuesday, 13 November 2012 06:37 AM

Happy Dewali to all Hindu colleagues

eresh S kumara Tuesday, 13 November 2012 08:19 AM

Happy Dewali to all Hindu friends

Mi Tuesday, 13 November 2012 10:06 AM

people do not worship creation of the god statues fire animals etc... Worship only your creator

asoka Wednesday, 14 November 2012 04:12 AM

@ Mi shut your mouth without showing your dumbness...

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