Mahendra Patel performs the "arti" during a celebration of Diwali/Hindu New Year at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Orlando, on Monday, November 13, 2023. The arti involves waving lighted wicks before the sacred images to infuse the flames with the Dieties' love, energy and blessing. The Hindu New Year is celebrated around the world and is a festival of light to celebrate light over dark, good over evil. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Source: The Hindu November 14, 2023 19:17 UTC