Wednesday, November 7, 2018

That’s a Lot of Lamps: 300,000 Lit in India for Diwali, Breaking Record

Devotees light lamps on the banks of the Sarayu River as part of Diwali festival on Tuesday. CreditCreditRajesh Kumar Singh/Associated Press

Hundreds of thousands of oil lamps illuminated the northern Indian city of Ayodhya as part of the festival of Diwali, casting a glowing light over the city on Tuesday. 

But the lamps did not just set the scene for the annual five-day celebration, also known as the festival of lights, celebrated by millions in India and around the world. They also set a world record, according to officials. (Read More)

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