The BBC report that 41000 people attended, a coach-load of them were our students.. We will be back next year for more fireworks, sweets, street food and to witness the celebrations.
Want to know more about Diwali? There is this Pictures and Guide page, and lots more on the web.
"Whereas previously the parties were more secular and appealing on economic policies or the general policies you might get here, now it's more Hindu nationalism, that's the agenda," he said.
"The other minorities in India are getting a rough ride."
Nonetheless, many Hindu communities are delighted at his visit - as the http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34793443 article describes.
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