Photos: From the frontiers to courtyards, Diwali lights up India

Indians everywhere celebrate Diwali on Saturday and Sunday, lighting candles and lamps to herald the arrival of the goddess of wealth Lakshmi. Rangolis were made on courtyards and people, irrespective of age, were spotted bursting crackers.

BSF jawans light candles at Agartala, along the Indo-Bangladesh border: PTI

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A child runs past Diwali lanterns in Mumbai: AP

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Odissi dancers celebrate diwali: PTI

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A lit up playground in Allahabad: PTI

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Ahmedabad: Girls make rangoli for diwali: AP

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Camel traders in Pushkar: PTI

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Handicapped students celebrate diwali: PTI

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