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Happy Diwali 2017: Diwali preparations have kick-started and every household is being decked up just like a newly wedded bride. One of the most celebrated festivals, Diwali brings with it lots of joy and happiness. As people across the country gear up for this festival, check out some amazing pictures which will instill the Diwali vibe into you:
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Needless to say festivals in India are never complete without a gracious serving of some delectable sweets. Sweets are a major highlight of the festivities and nothing beats that sumptuous goodness. Heralding the festivities is the appetizing smell of gujiyas and namkeens which has already started taking shape in the kitchen. (PTI)
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Vendors show lanterns to customers at a roadside market ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali in Mumbai. (Reuters)
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A view of wholesale flower market on the eve of Goddess Kali Puja and ahead of Diwali festival, in Kolkata. (PTI)
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The colourful rangoli which adorns almost every household is an important part of the traditional festival. Rangoli tends to be the centrepiece of every household and everyone strives to bring out the best of their creativity to enhance their very own masterpiece. Rangolis are made with varied materials like special rangoli powders, rice powder, flowers and diyas and people invest hours to create it. (PTI)
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Needless to say, Diwali is incomplete without those clay diyas which are lit in almost every household celebrating the occasion. People shop for earthen lamps, clay idols and other items from roadside shops for the upcoming Diwali festival. (Reuters)

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