People across India are celebrating the festival of Diwali with great enthusiasm and happiness. As Diwali symbolises the victory of good over evil, people were seen visiting markets, temples, public places in huge numbers to celebrate this auspicious festival. And after celebrating numerous festivals in a low-key manner over the past 18 months due to Covid-19, the situation is returning to normalcy and people are in a festive spirit. Pics/PTI and mid-day photographers
Updated On: 2021-11-04 10:43 PM IST
Illuminated walled city market and Hawa Mahal on the occasion of Diwali festival, in Jaipur.
People celebrate Diwali by bursting firecrackers at Shivaji Park, Dadar in Mumbai. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar
The city of Jaipur was beautifully lit up and decorated on Diwali.
Devotees offer their prayers at the Hanuman temple in New Delhi.
With relaxations in Covid-19 guidelines, people are visiting temples and other public places in huge numbers on Diwali.
An illuminated view of Hanuman Mandir during Diwali festival, on the banks of river Jhelum in Srinagar. Pic/Pallav Paliwal
Vendors making flower garlands on the occasion of Diwali at Ghazipur wholesale flower market, in New Delhi.
Despite India reaching over the 100 crore vaccination mark, the govt has still advised people to maintain all the Covid-19 social distancing protocols.
As Diwali festivities are in full swing, a huge crowd gathers at a market in Mumbai. Pic/Sameer Abedi