This year, millions celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights celebrating the triumph of good over evil, had to adapt their plans amid various restrictions on gathering during the coronavirus pandemic. In Malaysia, Hindus attended temple for prayers for the first time in more than a month, as the government had closed houses of worship to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreThis weekend, millions are celebrating the Hindu festival Diwali, or the festival of lights. The holiday celebrates the triumph of good over evil and remembers several different Hindu mythologies.
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