Lights and sweets mark start of Diwali across India
Households and temples across India are lit up as the festival of lights gets under way, with millions of people taking part.
Diwali celebrations have begun across India, with homes and temples decorated with glowing lamps. Millions of people are marking the festival with fireworks and traditional sweets.
The festival of lights is one of the most widely observed celebrations in the country, and festivities are expected to continue in the coming days.