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About 2.61 million oil lamps are lit along the Saryu river during Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of Diwali, creating a new Guinness World Record, in Ayodhya, India (Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP)

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India lights up as millions celebrate Diwali

Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolising the victory of light over darkness.

<p>While Adare certainly needs a bypass — the 'Irish Examiner' highlighted this in its Bypass Ireland series — many are asking if it is being prioritised over other Cork and Limerick projects to facilitate some millionaire sportspeople. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Adare bypass decision raises questions about our priorities

<p>Enjoying the Diwali festivities in Cork City Hall on Sunday were Rajiv Kumar, Anuj and Nipurna Agarway, Deputy Lord Mayor Ken O’Flynn, Kishore Doddakula, Vaishali Doddakula, Anupriya Agarway, and Girish Nama. Picture: David Creedon</p>

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Cork Diwali event sees launch of plan for Ireland's first Indian-Irish cultural centre

India Hindu Festival

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Indians celebrate Diwali with record-breaking display of lamps

India Hindu Festival

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India lights up for Diwali celebrations despite Covid concerns

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Bollywood stars share Diwali well wishes

India Diwali Guinness Record

India celebrates Diwali amid pandemic and pollution fears

More than a billion Indians have celebrated Diwali amid concern over a resurgence in coronavirus infections and rising air pollution that is enveloping the country’s north in a cloud of thick toxic smog.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2020