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Diwali: Sweets, lights and celebrations at Neasden Temple
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Over half a million people in London are set to celebrate Diwali and the Hindu new year in the coming days.
- BBC London visited Neasden Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the capital, where celebrations began with prayers, music, and a fireworks display.
- Diwali, known as the festival of lights, symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness and good over evil, lasting five days and observed by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains.
- The Hindu new year falls on Tuesday, marking the continuation of the festivities.
