Title: S-AFRICA-DIWALI-CELEBRATIONS
Image Number: APN111396
Media Id: 99_210
Path:
african.pictures /
Independent Photographers /
Rajesh Jantilal
Description: 12 year old Hindu devotee Latoya Khaba lights clay lamps on 21 October 2006 in Durban during the Hindu Festival of Diwali ( festival of lights ), wherein millions of people decorate thier homes, places of worship with clay lamps and worship the Goddess Lakhsmi, Goddess of wealth and prosperity.People also celebrate the homecoming of God Rama after vanquishing the demon King Ravana, symbolising the victory of good over evil.Hindus have an oil bath, adorn new clothes, visit friends and families.They also distribute and share gifts and sweetmeats and special foods with loved ones.At sunset Hindus burst fireworks.Diwali is celebrated worldwide by close to a billion Hindus.PHOTO: RAJESH JANTILAL
Collections: Independent Photographers
Subcollections:
Rajesh Jantilal
Country: SOUTH AFRICA
Orientation: portrait
Pixel Size: 2905 x 4361
Credit: Rajesh Jantilal / Independent Photographers / african.pictures
Keywords:
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colour image ,
South Africa,
celebrations,
Latoya Khaba,
Hinduism,
lamps,
clay,
festival of lights,
Diwali,
black African girl,
Africa,
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Property Release: No