Captivating displays of colour and positivity have featured among the winners of the 10th annual Blacktown City Diwali Lights Competition.
Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting and the judging team visited many homes and were amazed by the creativity and effort of participants.
"The imagination and spirit of the displays continues to impress each year," he said.
"Most importantly, our Diwali celebration brings people together and starts conversations within our community."
The overall winners, the Punia family of Marsden Park, can vouch for that.
Sandeep Punia said it was common for him to be talking to visitors admiring the display at his home until 1 am.
Mr Punia said his whole family contributed.
"We make a lot of the decorations ourselves," he said. "My son and daughter all help put up the lights and place things.
"My wife does the design and I do the manufacturing. But she is the brains behind it."
The South Asian cultural celebration shares messages of light triumphing over darkness and hope for the future.
The winners are:
First place overall: 12 Sundew Parade, Marsden Park
Second place overall: 3 Rachael Place, Glenwood
Third place overall: 37 Coobowie Drive, The Ponds
Ward 1 Winner: 37 Coobowie Drive, The Ponds
Ward 2 Winner: 3 Rachael Place, Glenwood
Ward 3 Winner: 33 Pank Parade, Blacktown
Ward 4 Winner: 30 Phantom Street, Nirimba Fields
Ward 5 Winner: 12 Sundew Parade, Marsden Park
Champion of Champions: 28 Wilcox Street, Marsden Park
Best Rangoli: 30 Phantom Street, Nirimba Fields
Best Street: Phantom Street, Nirimba Fields
Best Townhouse/Villa: 7 Agave Glade, Schofields
