Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is probably the biggest festival celebrated by Indians around the world. We decorate our homes with diyas and go on shopping sprees to catch the best of deals on gadgets. The festival marks the end of the harvest season but it also brings people from all walks of life together. 

Being a millennial, I chose to stalk Diwali pictures on Instagram instead of my daily newspapers. I noticed many photographers and influencers used the new iPhone 8 to capture some surreal moments. Apple's official Instagram account also featured and payed homage to the festival of lights with some incredible photos under the “Light Series”. 

“Light will always find its way over darkness.” #ShotoniPhone by Mohammed A.N. @mohammedabdulnoor - 2. Ashish P. @ashishjparmar - 3. Chandan K. @khannachandan - 4. Mahaveer P. @mocksterr - 5. Arati K.R. @aratikumarrao - 6. Gursimran B. @coffee.karma

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Here are some images that we feel captured the true essence of Diwali in India, all through an iPhone's camera lens. 

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Customers shop for lights during the festival of Diwali in the Santacruz West area of Mumbai, India

Photographer: Prashant Vishwanathan

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Customers look at lanterns on display during the festival of Diwali in the Dadar West area of Mumbai, India

Photographer: Prashant Vishwanathan

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Celebrating the festival of lights in Bengaluru

Photographer: Ashish Parmar

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Celebrating the festival of lights in Coimbatore 

Photographer: Varun Aditya

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Diwali in Goa is marked by burning an effigy of the demon Narakasur who was defeated by Lord Krishna to celebrate the victory of good over evil. 

Photographer: Sephi Bergerson