Boy lights diyas at Diwali in Prayagraj
A young boy lights rows of earthen lamps (diyas) during Diwali festivities in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on 8 November 2026, capturing the spirit of the Festival of Lights. (Photo: NationPress)
A young boy lights rows of earthen lamps (diyas) during Diwali festivities in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on 8 November 2026, capturing the spirit of the Festival of Lights. (Photo: NationPress)
A woman carefully lights earthen lamps (diyas) as part of Diwali celebrations in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on 8 November 2026, continuing a tradition observed across millions of Indian homes. (Photo: NationPress)
A woman releases a glowing sky lantern into the night sky during Diwali celebrations in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on 8 November 2026, adding colour to the city's festive skyline. (Photo: NationPress)
Residents burst firecrackers to mark Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on the evening of 8 November 2026, illuminating streets across the city. (Photo: NationPress)