DIWALI, also known as the Hindu festival of lights, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and is marked by the lighting of candles, fireworks displays and the sharing of sweet treats and gifts in celebration of various historical events and traditional stories.
Model Jessica Salt from I Model Management lights a candle in preparation for the festival which is celebrated on Thursday, 19 October.
The editor and staff of Berea Mail wish all our readers and advertisers, who are celebrating this much anticipated festival, a Happy Diwali and a prosperous year ahead.
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