An artist displays statues of Hindu goddess Lakshmi for sale at a roadside stall ahead of the Diwali festival, or Festival of Lights, in Hyderabad, India. Photo courtesy: AFP

An artist gives final touches to a statue of Hindu goddess Lakshmi at a workshop ahead of the Diwali festival, or Festival of Lights, in Hyderabad, India. Photo courtesy: AFP

A vendor displays statues and diyas (clay earthen pots) for sale at a roadside stall ahead of the Diwali festival, or Festival of Lights, in Hyderabad, India. Photo courtesy: AFP

An artist sprays colour paint to a statue of Hindu goddess Lakshmi at a workshop ahead of the Diwali festival, or Festival of Lights, in Hyderabad, India. Photo courtesy: AFP

An artist gives final touches to a statue of Hindu goddess Lakshmi at a workshop ahead of the Diwali festival, or Festival of Lights, in Hyderabad, India. Photo courtesy: AFP

An artist carries statues of Hindu goddess Lakshmi for sale at a roadside stall ahead of the Diwali festival, or Festival of Lights, in Hyderabad, India. Photo courtesy: AFP

An artist gives final touches to a statue of Hindu goddess Lakshmi displayed for sale at a roadside stall ahead of the Diwali festival, or Festival of Lights, in Hyderabad, India. Photo courtesy: AFP