In Photos: Thane residents celebrate Diwali, festival of lights, in a traditional way

On the first day of Diwali, the residents of Thane celebrated the 'festival of lights' in a traditional way by gathering on Gadkari Rangayatan Road, Ram Maruti Road and Naupada Junction in Thane West for Diwali Pahat. See pics (Photos by Sameer Markande)

Updated On: 2023-11-12 03:45 PM IST

Compiled by : ronak mastakar

Pic/Sameer Markande

Thanekars gathered on Gadkari Rangayatan Road, Ram Maruti Road, and Naupada Junction on the occasion of Diwali

Preparations for Diwali are in full swing in different states

The cities are all decked up as Diwali approaches

People all across the country are all decked up for Diwali

Houses have been decorated with colourful lights, rangolis, and flowers to celebrate the festival of joy

Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year

This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12

The festival is also known as the 'festival of lights', and is the symbol of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil

Hence, this festival holds cultural and spiritual significance

Next Gallery

IN PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out in 15-storey residential building in south Mumbai

Related Photos