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Illuminating India this Diwali!

Updated: November 12, 2012 19:27 IST
A potter carries earthen lamps on her head as another paints them ahead of the Hindu festival Diwali on the outskirts of Jammu, Nov. 6, 2012. Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated on Nov.13. (AP Photo)
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A potter carries earthen lamps on her head as another paints them ahead of the Hindu festival Diwali on the outskirts of Jammu, Nov. 6, 2012. Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated on Nov.13. (AP Photo)
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A potter carries earthen lamps at a workshop ahead of the Hindu festival Diwali on the outskirts of Jammu, Nov. 6, 2012. Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated on Nov. 13. (AP Photo)
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A potter carries earthen lamps for sale ahead of the Hindu festival Diwali on the outskirts of Jammu, Nov. 6, 2012. Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated on Nov. 13. (AP Photo)
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A potter makes earthen lamps for the upcoming Diwali festival in Allahabad, Nov. 9, 2012. During the festival, Hindus light lamps to signify the victory of good over evil, wear new clothes, give gifts, and sweets and offer prayers to goddess Lakshmi. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights which will be celebrated on Nov. 13. (AP Photo)
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Potters collect earthen lamps after drying in Allahabad, Nov. 9, 2012. During the festival, Hindus light lamps to signify the victory of good over evil, wear new clothes, give gifts, and sweets and offer prayers to goddess Lakshmi. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights which will be celebrated on Nov. 13. (AP Photo)
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A potter makes earthen lamps for the upcoming Diwali festival in Allahabad, Nov. 9, 2012. During the festival, Hindus light lamps to signify the victory of good over evil, wear new clothes, give gifts, and sweets and offer prayers to goddess Lakshmi. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights which will be celebrated on Nov. 13. (AP Photo)
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Indian potters make earthen lamps for the upcoming Diwali festival in Allahabad, Nov. 9, 2012. During the festival, Hindus light lamps to signify the victory of good over evil, wear new clothes, give gifts, and sweets and offer prayers to goddess Lakshmi. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights which will be celebrated on Nov. 13. (AP Photo)
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Indian potters make earthen lamps for the upcoming Diwali festival in Allahabad, Nov. 9, 2012. During the festival, Hindus light lamps to signify the victory of good over evil, wear new clothes, give gifts, and sweets and offer prayers to goddess Lakshmi. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights which will be celebrated on Nov. 13. (AP Photo)
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A potter makes earthen lamps for the upcoming Diwali festival in New Delhi, Nov. 9, 2012. The Hindu festival of lights, marked by lighting lamps and offering prayers to the goddess of wealth Lakshmi, will be celebrated on Nov. 13. (AP Photo)
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A potter makes earthen lamps for the upcoming Diwali festival in Allahabad, Nov. 9, 2012. During the festival, Hindus light lamps to signify the victory of good over evil, wear new clothes, give gifts, and sweets and offer prayers to goddess Lakshmi. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights which will be celebrated on Nov. 13. (AP Photo)