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Diwali celebrated in Sri Lanka
By Xinhua Published: Oct 21, 2025 08:25 AM
People hold oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

People hold oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)


 
A woman lights oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

A woman lights oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)


 
A man lights oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

A man lights oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)