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An Indian girl buys electric lamps and candles to decorate her house on the occasion of Diwali festival in Kolkata, capital of eastern Indian state West Bengal, Nov. 8, 2015. Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, symbolises the homecoming of Hindu god, Lord Rama, after his victory over demon King Ravana. (Xinhua/Tumpa Mondal)

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