Diwali, The Festival of Lights, is a time of celebration for those of the Hindu religion. The holiday lasts for five days, giving an ample amount of time for awesome partying to ensue.
Featured here is a compilation of festive finds and celebrations to give you some daring ideas on how to celebrate Diwali, The Festival of Lights. From zombie celebrations to chaotic tattoo festivals, these activities are definitely fabulous for any time of the year.
30 Fabulous Festivals
Honoring the Hindu Holiday of Diwali, The Festival of Lights:
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Human Gymnastic Effigies (UPDATE)
‘Bodies in Urban Spaces' is a Dynamic Live Installat
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Hair Color Festivals
5000 Redheads Gather to Celebrate 'Redhead Day' 2010
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Eye-Popping Skin Tones
Poras Chaudhary Photos For Holi, the Celebration of Colors
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Super-Long Wedding Dresses
Wedding Dress in China Has 1.2 Mile-Long Train
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Celebrity Champagne Explosions
Scarlett Johansson Gets Suggestive For Moet & Chandon
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Racy-Themed Diners
Cosplay Restaurants at the AFAX Festival 2010
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Phallic Festivals
Kawasaki Celebrates Giant Penises for AIDS Awareness
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Creepy Undead Celebrations
The Sydney Zombie Walk is a Festering Festival of Blood and Guts
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Rainbow Pride Photography
The 'Gay Pride Vancouver' Images from Jag Nagra are Colorfully Proud
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Stylish Storytelling Fiestas
The L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival is all about Fairytales
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Massive Tribute Flash Mobs
12,000 Fans in Mexico City Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday
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Confetti-Tossing Photo Shoots
Carl W. Heindl Captures a Night of Messy Fun
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Cloudscape Courtyards
The BIG Architects PS1 Pavilion Concept Sets the Bar for Competition
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Intergalactic Weddings
The R2-D2 & Bonnie Burton Wedding is a Geeky Nuptial Ceremony
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Clone Flash Mobs
The Melbourne Fringe Festival Features 'Take Off Your Skin'
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Decadent Dining Shoots
'Spirit of Kitchen' by Vlad Mukhin Gives a Macabre Twist to Eating
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Celebratory Photography
The 'India. Holi Celebration' by Maxim Dianov Shows Hindu Culture
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Divine Delicacies
La Maison du Chocolat's 'La Nuit du Gateau' Event is Simply Delectable
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Star-Studded Tribute Soirees
Spike Lee to Host Public Party for Michael Jackson's Birthday
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Oktoberfest Fashion
Beer-Proof Lederhosen Lets You Be an Even Messier Drunk
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Chaotic Tattoo Festivals
The Wat Bang Phra Tattoo Festival Infects You With Animal Possessions
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Brilliant Bovine Art
The Painted Cow by Marcos Duarte Torres in Honor of the Brazilian CowParade
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Upscale Billionaire Celebrations
Richard Branson Celebrates Virgin Blue 10th Birthday with Flair
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Taco-Loving Celebrations
The Arizona Taco Festival Pays Tribute to Mexican Gourmet
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Colossal Disco Balls
La Maitresse De La Tour Eiffel Gets Paris Grooving
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Car-Free Street Parties
Oakland, California's ‘Oaklavia' Celebrates Pedestrians
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Comic-Con Parodies
Pacey-Con is a Celebration of All Things Pacey Witter from 'Dawson's Creek'
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Staircase Seating
'Stair' from JDS Architects Combines Benches with Bleachers
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Acrobatic Building Competitions
The La Merce Human Towers are Truly a Sight to See
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Sugar Harvest Bashes
The Barbados 'Crop Over' is a Calypso Costume Parade
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Floral Eco-Fashion
The H & M Garden Collection Redeems Its Environmentally-Friendly Status
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The Alessandra Ambrosio Vogue Brazil Editorial is Stunning
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Burlesque Aircrafts
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Undead Parades
The Disney Zombie Parade Haunts the London MCM Expo
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'Oana in White' is a Washed-Out Series
High-Flying Editorials
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Bizarre Wildlife Photography
Mikel Uribetxeberria Creates Surreal Images in ‘Animalia'
Rainbow Pouts
The 'Fade to Black' Blog Delivers Fierce Cosmetic Fashions
Melting Dance Troupes
'Melt' from Sens Production Dissolves the Clothing of Its Dancers
Straw Hats & Diaphanous Dresses
H & M Magazine Spring 2010 Shows Casual Outdoor Fashions
Disco Ball Leotards
Chanel Iman Shines in 'Brillo En El Cuerpo' for El Mundo
Male Acrobatic Shoots
Daman Magazine Takes on a Sporty Feeling
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From Porky Serving Platters to Delicious Egg Inks
Soaring Fashion Photography
The Reform Clothing 2011 Lookbook is Flying & Fabulous
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Regent's Place Pavilion by Carmody Groarke
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Fulvio Bonavia Creates a Tasteful Collection of Photos
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‘Bodies in Urban Spaces' is a Dynamic Live Installat
Activist Art Bicycles
Be Cycle & Fashion's Designer Bikes Support Social Causes
Grungy Redhead Shoots
James Mahon Captures Stunning Street Photography
Retro Two-Pieces
Mirage Spring 2010 Shows Throwback Fashions
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Horror Inspirations, from Horror Conventions to Nightmare-Inspired Dolls
Vintage Beach Photography
Joni Sternbach's 'Abandoned Surfland' is Powerfully Moving
Comic Book Nuptials
Batman and Wonder Woman Tie the Knot in a Superhero Wedding
Disco Ball Nails
Katy Perry's Manicure at the MTV Europe Music Awards
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From Area 51 Pendants to Abacus-Inspired Watches
Drive-Thru Diets
Woman Loses 54 Lbs Eating Taco Bell
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The Work of Artist Rachel De Joode May Creep You Out
Questions for Richard Branson
How do You Reset Yourself to be Creative
Sustainable Solar Homes
The LOW3 Home is a New and Fun Way to Live Eco-Friendly
Human-Powered Airplanes
The ‘Snowbird Ornithopter' by Todd Reichart Makes Man Fly
Papercraft Animals
Anna Wili Highfield's ‘Paper Sculptures' Feature Artistic Cri
Curvaceous Chocolates
The Q Chocolate Bar Was Designed by Architect Oscar Niemeyer
Massive Human Art Installations
350 Earth Calls for Global Satellite-Viewable Submissions
Sustainable Suit Totes
Old Suits Find New Life as the Joe Recycled Tote Bag
Flame-Haired Spokesmodels
Karen Elson for St. John Picks Up Where Angelina Jolie Left Off
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From Cow Shelves to Donkey Desks
White Disco Duds
Australian Model Abbey Lee Kershaw in ‘Starry Mood' in Vogue Italia
Exotic Cacti Spreads
Alessia Laudoni's Fashion Photography Presents a Girl's Tougher Side
Bike-Centric Magazines
The Japanese Oakley Cycle Culture Magazine 'Rebels' Issue
Motorcycle Food Franchises
Cool Cycles Ice Cream Co. Reinvents the Neighborhood Ice Cream Truck
Subversive Cake Snapshots
Nathan Pask's Darkly Delicious Cake Photography
Somberly Surreal Photography
Christian C Cruz's Captures 'Photos for a Sad Afternoon'
Blue Spaghetti Shoots
'Food Feast' by Thecufflink Features a Most Unusual Meal
Glacial Catwalks
The Chanel AW10 Fashion Show Prepares for Another Ice Age
Minimalistic Storage Seating
The Double-Dip Bench is a Convenient and Cute Piece of Home Decor
Imaginary Pet Parades
Improv Everywhere Cohorts Walk 2000 Invisible Dogs in Brooklyn
DIY Wedding Receptions
Julia Davis and Andy McLeod Ensure an Eco-Friendly Wedding Day
Abstract Human Art
The Lou Ros CORPS & GRAPHIQUEMENT Paintings are Full of Movement
Fast Food Confections
Cupcakes and Smoothies Now at Taco Bell
Juvenile Cowgirl Spreads
The Bregje Heinen Numero 111 Editorial is a Little Girl's Fantasy
Jurassic Park-Inspired Zoos
The Naturally Sustaining Dochodo Island Zoo
Disco Ball Deliveries
Ryan Robinson's Photography Captures the Humorous Side of Life
Anti-Romantic Dinner Tips
AskMen.com Compiles List of Date Night Dinners to Avoid
Fabled Fashion
The Lu Flux Spring 2010 Line Takes Us to a Land Far Away
Huge Delectable Dollhouses
The $15,000 Edible Gingerbread Playhouse is 6 Feet of Sugary Fun
Metallic Disco Fashion
The Leah Miller Flare Editorial for November 2009
Acrobatic Ropetography
The Levi + Opening Ceremony Corduroy Campaign by Ryan Mcginley
Hip Disco Limos
The Luxurious Audi Q7 Limousine is an Ultra-Chic Playground
Mouthwatering Miniatures
Kim Burke's Miniature Meals are Amazing
Porky Breakfast Desserts
Get Ready for Your Morning with Bacon-Inspired Cupcakes
Bizarre Tween Star Virals
Justin Bieber Google Search Trends Show More Hatred than Love
Unconventionally Flavored Truffles
Derry Church Artisan Chocolates are a Delight to the Senses
Tacofied Album Covers
Album Tacos Mixes Tasty Mexican Treats with Classic Album Art
Surreal Cyber Photography
Roman Jehanno is a Master Photo Manipulator
Forest Weddings
These Big Sur Coastal Wedding Photos Are Nature-Loving
Bowl-Like Buildings
The Kirnu Pavilion is Made from Recycled Material
Undead Origami
The ThinkGeek Build-a-Zombie Calendar is Spooky Papercraft Perfection
Improv Art Installations
Ultra-Groen is a Danish Art Duo That Plays with Public Space
Rocker Pinstripe Overalls
160g Magazine March 2010 Shows Feisty Redhead Fashions
Painting with Food
Phil Hansen's 'Mona Greasa' Burger Grease Art & More (UPDATE)
Dessert Sailboats
George Larnicol's Chocolate Boat is Surprisingly Sea-Worthy
Anime-Themed Restaurants
Manga Sushi Offers a Unique Dining Experience
Techtastic Earrings
Computer Chip Earrings Any Nerdette Would Want
28 Human-Powered Inventions
From Human-Powered Airplanes to Pedal-Powered Lamps
Steeple-Scaling Runways
The 2010 High Street Fashion Week Goes Vertical
Blood-Soaked Close-Ups
'Leave a Scar' by Raffaele Horstmann is Right on Time for Halloween
Blazing Photo Prints
'Fire!' by Vrutika Doshi Captures the Beauty of Flames
Maggot-Infested Collages
Dutch Artist Chantal Rens Creates Bizarre Works of Art
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'Air Hijackers' by Dani Shimoni Celebrates Movement & Stealth
Death-Defying Sportsitecture (UPDATE)
The Holmenkollen Ski Jump Has Finally Been Built
Cubic Fairytale Architecture
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Mollusk-Like Architecture
The Israeli Pavilion Intertwines Innovation and Technology
Ribbon-Like Amphitheatres
The Urban Oasis Pavilion is a Sustainable Structure Made from Bamboo
Beached Whale Pavilions
The Peddle Thorpe Fluid Pavilion Lands in Thematic Pavilion Expo
Golf Ball Creatures
The Monsieur Madame Design 'Aniballs' are Farmtastic
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From Cigar-Smoking to Curvaceous Cowgirls
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Eco Blimp Cleanups
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Delicious Diamond Timepieces
The Ebel 'Beluga' Chocolate Watch -- Eat Your Heart Out
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Cure-All Confections
Gnosis Chocolate Creates Medicinal Vegan Treats for Any Ailment
Mini Masterpieces
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The Elephant Parade Colorfully Raises Awareness for Endangered Elephants
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Absinthe Chocolate
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Hockey Star & TV Personality Wedding Makes a Fashion Statement
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Biohazard Plushies
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Simplistic Wavy Lodges
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Thriller Lookbooks
Extra Butter Mishka Fall 2010 Lookbook is a Page Turner
Chocolate Safaris
La Maison du Chocolat African Savannah Scene Looks Too Good to Eat
Solar-Powered Flowers
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