Diwali Celebration in Ayodhya Sets Record Amid Air Pollution Concerns

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali with a record-setting lighting of over 2.22 million earthen oil lamps, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Concerns about air pollution soared in the country, with a "hazardous" air quality index recorded in some areas recently. While the festival brought joy and celebrations, the pollution levels are expected to rise again due to the use of fireworks during Diwali.

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