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This photo taken on October 6, 2021 shows solar panels at the site of solar energy projects developer Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Limited, at the Bhadla Solar Park in Bhadla, in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. Currently, coal powers 70 percent of the nation's electricity generation, but Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged on November 1 that it would produce more energy than India's entire grid now through solar and other renewables by 2030. (Photo by Sajjad Hussain/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on October 6, 2021 shows solar panels at the site of solar energy projects developer Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Limited, at the Bhadla Solar Park in Bhadla, in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. Currently, coal powers 70 percent of the nation's electricity generation, but Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged on November 1 that it would produce more energy than India's entire grid now through solar and other renewables by 2030. (Photo by Sajjad Hussain/AFP Photo)



Tortoises bask in the sun in a pond at the Ram Talai Temple in Amritsar on November 3, 2021. (Photo by Narinder Nanu/AFP Photo)

Tortoises bask in the sun in a pond at the Ram Talai Temple in Amritsar on November 3, 2021. (Photo by Narinder Nanu/AFP Photo)



Artists perform on the banks of the Sarayu River on the eve of Diwali in Ayodhya, India on November 2, 2021. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)

Artists perform on the banks of the Sarayu River on the eve of Diwali in Ayodhya, India on November 2, 2021. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)



People rush to buy flowers at Ghazipur Mandi on the eve of Deepawali on November 3, 2021 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Mayank Makhija/NurPhoto/Rex Features/Shutterstock)

People rush to buy flowers at Ghazipur Mandi on the eve of Deepawali on November 3, 2021 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Mayank Makhija/NurPhoto/Rex Features/Shutterstock)



An Indian child street performer walks a tightrope in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, November 2, 2021. (Photo by Altaf Qadri/AP Photo)

An Indian child street performer walks a tightrope in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, November 2, 2021. (Photo by Altaf Qadri/AP Photo)



Rangoli depicting the life of Hindu God Rama is displayed on the banks of Saryu river in Ayodhaya, India, Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Hundreds of thousands of lamps are to be illuminated on Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of Diwali on the banks of the Saryu. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)

Rangoli depicting the life of Hindu God Rama is displayed on the banks of Saryu river in Ayodhaya, India, Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Hundreds of thousands of lamps are to be illuminated on Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of Diwali on the banks of the Saryu. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)



Marigold flower vendors wait for customers at a wholesale market ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights, in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Marigold flowers are used as offerings to Hindu deities as well as for decorative purposes during festivals. (Photo by Mahesh Kumar A./AP Photo)

Marigold flower vendors wait for customers at a wholesale market ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights, in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Marigold flowers are used as offerings to Hindu deities as well as for decorative purposes during festivals. (Photo by Mahesh Kumar A./AP Photo)



A man performs during celebration marking  deepotsav in Ayodhya , India, Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Hundreds of thousands of lamps are to be illuminated on Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of Diwali on the banks of the Saryu. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)

A man performs during celebration marking deepotsav in Ayodhya , India, Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Hundreds of thousands of lamps are to be illuminated on Deepotsav celebrations on the eve of Diwali on the banks of the Saryu. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo)



An artist gives finishing touches to an idol of Hindu goddess Kali ahead of the Hindu festival Kali Puja at roadside studio, in Kolkata, India, Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Kali Puja will be celebrated on Nov. 4. (Photo by Bikas Das/AP Photo)

An artist gives finishing touches to an idol of Hindu goddess Kali ahead of the Hindu festival Kali Puja at roadside studio, in Kolkata, India, Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Kali Puja will be celebrated on Nov. 4. (Photo by Bikas Das/AP Photo)



Decorative lights are seen in the balconies of a high-rise during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues, in Noida, November 4, 2021. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)

Decorative lights are seen in the balconies of a high-rise during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues, in Noida, November 4, 2021. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)



People watch as firecrackers burn during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Mumbai, India, November 4, 2021. (Photo by Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters)

People watch as firecrackers burn during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Mumbai, India, November 4, 2021. (Photo by Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters)



A boy lights fireworks in a neighbourhood to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in Kolkata, India, November 4, 2021. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)

A boy lights fireworks in a neighbourhood to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in Kolkata, India, November 4, 2021. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters)



Houses are lit up with lanterns and lights as they celebrate the annual Hindu festival of Diwali at a slum in Mumbai, India, November 3, 2021. (Photo by Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters)

Houses are lit up with lanterns and lights as they celebrate the annual Hindu festival of Diwali at a slum in Mumbai, India, November 3, 2021. (Photo by Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters)



A woman and her daughter make a rangoli, a traditional decoration, at the entrance to their home during Diwali celebrations in New Delhi, India, Thursday, November 4, 2021. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of Hinduism's most important festivals dedicated to the worship of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth. (Photo by Altaf Qadri/AP Photo)

A woman and her daughter make a rangoli, a traditional decoration, at the entrance to their home during Diwali celebrations in New Delhi, India, Thursday, November 4, 2021. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of Hinduism's most important festivals dedicated to the worship of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth. (Photo by Altaf Qadri/AP Photo)



A woman and her son hold firecrackers during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Mumbai, India, November 4, 2021. (Photo by Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters)

A woman and her son hold firecrackers during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Mumbai, India, November 4, 2021. (Photo by Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters)



Visitors walk along the Raisina Hills at Rajpath amid smoggy conditions during the Hindu festival of Diwali, in New Delhi on November 4, 2021. (Photo by Sajjad Hussain/AFP Photo)

Visitors walk along the Raisina Hills at Rajpath amid smoggy conditions during the Hindu festival of Diwali, in New Delhi on November 4, 2021. (Photo by Sajjad Hussain/AFP Photo)



People watch a firecracker light up during Diwali celebrations in New Delhi, India, Thursday, November 4, 2021. Millions of people across Asia are celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. (Photo by Altaf Qadri/AP Photo)

People watch a firecracker light up during Diwali celebrations in New Delhi, India, Thursday, November 4, 2021. Millions of people across Asia are celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. (Photo by Altaf Qadri/AP Photo)



Sikh devotees light candles on the occasion of “Bandi Chhor Divas” at the illuminated Golden Temple, early in the morning in Amritsar on November 4, 2021. (Photo by Narinder Nanu/AFP Photo)

Sikh devotees light candles on the occasion of “Bandi Chhor Divas” at the illuminated Golden Temple, early in the morning in Amritsar on November 4, 2021. (Photo by Narinder Nanu/AFP Photo)



Hindu devotees carry on their scooter banana leaves to decorate their homes during Diwali celebrations at a market in Hyderabad, on November 4, 2021. (Photo by Noah Seelam/AFP Photo)

Hindu devotees carry on their scooter banana leaves to decorate their homes during Diwali celebrations at a market in Hyderabad, on November 4, 2021. (Photo by Noah Seelam/AFP Photo)
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