In India, on the 24th, the Hindu festival "Diwali", also known as the "Festival of Lights," will be celebrated. In northern cities, more than 1.5 million lamps will be lit at once, and the venue will be surrounded by a fantastic atmosphere. I was.
'Diwali' is the most famous Hindu festival in India and takes place from October to November every year.
Volunteers light candles at a state-sponsored Diwali celebration in Ayodia, a city in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, on the evening of May 23. I lit two fires.
The venues set up on both sides of the river were bathed in twinkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere. People looked at the flames as if they were praying and took pictures with their friends and family.
Rashi Singh (28), a local student, said, "I feel great and very excited. I pray for the prosperity of the world, the health of the people, and a more prosperous life."
According to the organizers, more than 1.5 million lamps were lit this year, the most ever, and last night they applied for registration in the Guinness World Records.