Images of India

Images of India - Diwali

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Diwali, short for Deepawali, literally translates as 'lamp festival,' but is more commonly know as 'the festival of lights' in the west. A major part of Diwali involves the setting off of fireworks, or 'bursting crackers' as it is said in India. We set off numerous firecrackers (of the large and larger variety), flowerpots, spinners, and a few bottle rockets. It's difficult to capture firecrackers on film, but I did manage to capture one flowerpot.

	A lantern we placed over the light bulb outside the front door.
	Sukanya and her daughter, Malavika
	A flowerpot bursting fourth.
	Relaxing on the couch.
	Dave & Sowmya in their Diwali finest.
	A row of oil lamps at the front of the house.
	Sowmya lighting an oil lamp.