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Diwali fever has officially taken over the nation, with streets twinkling in lights and markets bustling with shoppers. This year, Dhanteras alone saw spending soar past Rs 1 lakh crore, according to CAIT, with gold and silver sales topping Rs 60,000 crore—almost 25% higher than last year—as buyers bet on rising prices. Delhi led the charge, racking up over Rs 10,000 crore in festive purchases, driven by a surge in demand for locally made products.
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People buy decorative items on the eve of Diwali at a local makeshift market in Patna. (ANI)
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Security is heightened in Sarojini Nagar market, on the eve of Diwali in Delhi. (ANI)
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Students make a ‘rangoli’ of Lord Ram for the ‘Diwali’ celebrations in Moradabad. (PTI)
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A person works on earthen lamps for sale on the eve of ‘Diwali’ festival in Jammu. (PTI)
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Athletes and members of a sports complex celebrate Diwali in a ground by lighting candles and firecrackers, at Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium in Prayagraj. (ANI)
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People buy diyas and other utensils items in Guwahati. (PTI)
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Lights illuminate for the upcoming Diwali festival at Shivaji park in Mumbai. (ANI)
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Premises of Shri Sidhdata Ashram are illuminated with light during the ‘Diwali’ festivities in Faridabad. (PTI)
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Two new world records were set at this year’s Deepotsav in Ayodhya: 26.17 lakh diyas lit at the same place as 2,128 people performed ’aarti’ together for the grand celebrations in the temple town, the Uttar Pradesh government said. (PTI)
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Volunteers light rows of lamps on Kartavya Path near India Gate as part of the Delhi government’s Diwali celebrations. (AP)
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People buy firecrackers ahead of Diwali in Nagpur. (PTI)
