18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Light festival

A girl lights earthen lamps locally called "Pradeep" on the occasion of Diwali (Deepabali), the largest Hindu religious festival of Lights, to signify the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair.

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Date Taken: 11.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Narayanganj, Bangladesh
Copyright: © Joy Saha