The festival of lights, of good cheer, of revelry and sharing.

Its great not to have to hear the noise. Those lovely lamps look like pastries. Love the rocket on a bucket. ha ha. ShangriLa · 2009-10-18: 00:12

I've been so looking forward to these pics after reading up on this. They give a really good impression of what it's all about. Thanks SC! DutchCookie · 2009-10-18: 03:05

The pics are full of joy, you´ve managed to capture the atmosphere perfectly... as usual:) rezinka · 2009-10-18: 03:14

I love this festival JenPat · 2009-10-18: 04:16

These are great photos :o) whortleberry · 2009-10-18: 07:20

I love the soft light in #1 - beautiful pics, thanks SC!! sydneylizzie · 2009-10-18: 08:16

thanks for sharing!! One year I will be in India for this holiday... one day... thisismizb · 2009-10-18: 09:17

Me too MizB. Oweena · 2009-10-18: 11:31

I like the firework shot, looks like paint splashed across a canvas. iguana · 2009-10-18: 12:42

Great pics - Happy Diwali! Fandy1 · 2009-10-18: 22:49

The lamps are beautiful. Stav1 · 2009-10-20: 07:17

#2 is just awesome-the lighting is just right. truenic · 2009-10-20: 11:53

Lovely! Gallivant · 2009-10-20: 14:42

2nd one is amazing! pandka · 2009-10-21: 07:04

#2 is my favorite! Great light and smoke! ????? · 2009-10-29: 21:21