A man collects marigold flowers, to be used for rituals and decorations, ahead of Diwali Festival on the outskirts of Jammu, India, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Hindus light lamps, wear new clothes, exchange sweets and gifts and pray to goddess Lakshmi during the festival of lights, that will be celebrated on Nov. 12. (AP Photo/Channi Anand)