Gallery: Diwali fireworks
On Sunday night, members of the Indian Hindu community and friends ended off Diwali celebrations with a spectacular fireworks display at the Oogappel Resort near Ermelo.
Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is associated with lights, sweets, food and liveliness and was enjoyed by one and all.
It is celebrated of the new-moon (Amavasya) night and lights and fireworks play a significant role in this festival, although the tradition of fireworks on Diwali is not very old.
The Depawali or Diwali festival also marks the beginning of the new year according to the Hindu calendar, as the Ashwin month ends and the Kartik month begins on this day.
Besides the contemporary led-lights, candles, and fireworks, people also use the conventional earthen-lamps (diyas) for embellishing their homes.
Prayers are also offered to goddess Laxmi and lord Ganesha on Diwali night.
(Photos: Gerald Young)
