Millions of Indians were burning fireworks overwhelming with noise displays during Sunday to light up the sky for Diwali. The festival that's known as the Hindu Festival of Lights, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Additionally, people across India also handed out sweets while also exchanged greetings accompanied by friends and relatives. At the same time they decorated their homes with glowing lanterns and oil lamps as they celebrated the country's most important festival of the year.

Going through the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, Diwali marks the return home of the Hindu god Rama from a 14-year drive out in succession to killing the demon Ravana, who had abducted his wife, Sita. A near-constant stream of fireworks and firecrackers lasting until midnight is anticipated to leave a dark, smoggy cloud lingering for days making it a matter of concern for environmentalists.

(AW:SB)