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Lights, colors, and yay! See pics of Diwali preparations across the country

Last updated on - Oct 31, 2024, 12:30 IST
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Deepavali- festival of lights

The North Coimbatore Flyover Park has been illuminated for the festival of lights, Deepavali, as the festive mood descends on Coimbatore this Wednesday.

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Colorful lanterns and diyas

Houses lit up with colourful lanterns and diyas for Diwali in Mumbai at Vikhroli parksite on Wednesday

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Last minute purchases for Diwali

Vile Parle market sees some frantic last minute purchases for Diwali festivities on Wednesday night.

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Festive decorations items

Diwali shoppers flocked to Karol Bagh in Delhi, bustling with activity as they sought out festive items and decorations.

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Colorful diyas

People are engaging in festive shopping at Malleshwaram, purchasing vibrant diyas to celebrate the Diwali festival.

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Diwali shopping

People do festival shopping in Malleshwaram, buying flowers, plantain and mango leaves, and colorful diyas for the Diwali festival on Wednesday in Bengaluru

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Bowbazar stretch

The Bowbazar stretch is beautifully illuminated ahead of Diwali celebration in Kolkata.

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Vibrant lamps

People are purchasing vibrant lamps and earthen diyas for the Deepavali festival at Gandhi Bazar in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.

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Families buying crackers

Families with their kids purchase colourful crackers for Deepavali, at Vidyapeetha, South Bengaluru on Wednesday evening in Bengaluru.

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35 lakh diyas lit

Overall, 35 lakh diyas were lit across Ayodhya with every home, mutt, temple, and ashram getting illuminated. More than 30,000 volunteers from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, colleges, inter-colleges, and NGOs played a key role in lighting the lamps by adding oil and wicks.

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