Potters paint traditional earthen oil lamps ahead of the festival of Deepavali in Jalandhar, Punjab, on Wednesday.
People across India are beginning preparations for the Festival of Lights, which is from Nov 10 to 15 this year, to commemorate the triumph of good over evil. The main day will be Nov 12.
Over the next few weeks, they will start cleaning their houses and decorating them with beautiful lights, lamps and colourful rangoli patterns.
Deepavali fosters a spirit of unity, harmony and joy, as people come together to celebrate. They wear new clothes, exchange gifts and donate to charities.
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