In pictures: Diwali celebrations 2013
Show all 14Diwali, the festival of lights, got underway on 3 November and will continue for five days.
Across the globe, millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains will be celebrating the festival, illuminating the night sky with fireworks and lanterns.
Click here or "view gallery" to see the best photos of this year’s celebrations
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