Around 20 million people in India’s capital woke up on Wednesday breathing the most polluted air of any major city in the world, a day after celebrations for the Diwali festival, during which revelers typically set off fireworks and firecrackers.

Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, kicked off on Saturday but is celebrated Monday, Oct. 20, this year. Here are some of the events in Florida.

The event at the Hindu temple brought together members of the local Hindu community for a day of prayer, food and socializing.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A celebration summarized as “Light’s victory against spiritual darkness” is widely considered India’s biggest holiday of the year, and with many students at South Dakota Mines hailing from India, sharing this important holiday and the significance behind it is the goal.

Dave says BAPS Mandir has one of the largest Diwali celebrations in the Midwest. There are interactive displays and activities, as well as a giant offering of food, donated by members of the temple. "This mountain of food is also a symbol of gratitude, a symbol of offering our gratitude, our devotion to god on this new year," Dave said.

The Diwali Festival & Show will once again return to Stockton this weekend with food, entertainment and tradition. Here's what to know before you go.

As India lights up with lamps and festive cheer, several global leaders and foreign diplomats have extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to the Indian community.