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first_reported: 2026-11-09 09:45 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 09:45 CST
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# Diwali celebrations begin in Chicago and around the world

Diwali celebrations have begun in Chicago and worldwide, CBS Chicago reported, with volunteers at a Bartlett temple describing the festival.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir](/chicago/wiki/baps-shri-swaminarayan-mandir.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/2026-diwali-celebrations-begin-in-chicago-around-the-world/), 2026-11-09 09:45 CST: 2026 Diwali celebrations begin in Chicago, around the world

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