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At dusk, people light up local lamps and candles to drive away the darkness and pray for the light. They have traveled thousands of miles to the Holy River for a pilgrimage to wash away the dirt and get the blessing of God. The Diwali Festival of Varanasi is an important festival in India, when the goddess Lakshmi arrive once a year. She represents wealth, wisdom, and luck, and she is also a symbol of beauty and vitality. （Photo taken in Varanasi）

As an artist and photographer, Liang Li uses photography as the main medium. Her works have been conducted in the Himalayan region, South Asia and Kashmir region, focusing on the cultural complexity of different faiths and regions. From a female perspective, she explores the philosophical roots of non-Western religions in the context of geopolitical and cultural conflicts. Liang Li has won many international photography awards and become a member of the jury of UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest in 2023 and 2024. She also got the distinction of Licentiate (LRPS) from Royal Photographic Society. She lives and works in Beijing.