Millions across India lit up their homes and streets as the country celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. The annual celebration, one of India’s biggest festivals, brings together families, friends and communities in a spirit of joy and togetherness.
This year, the Supreme Court allowed the use of “green crackers” in Delhi, easing a ban that had been in place since 2020. The move came as a relief for many revellers while still aiming to limit air pollution during the festivities.In Connaught Place, the city lit up with lights and decorations as families gathered to celebrate.
Diwali is about much more than fireworks. Across the country, families prepare a wide varities of traditional sweets, share meals, and exchange gifts.
Diwali’s charm goes beyond religion. People from all faiths join in lighting diyas, decorating streets, and sharing sweets. In Delhi, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib glowed on the eve of both Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.
In Mumbai, Shivaji Park hosted fireworks display, while Chandigarh and
Continuing his tradition of celebrating Diwali with Indian Armed Forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Diwali this year aboard INS Vikrant.
INS Vikrant is India’s pride!This is the largest warship constructed indigenously. I recall the programme in Kochi when it was commissioned. And now, today, I had the opportunity to be here to mark Diwali.INS Vikrant is India’s largest indigenously built warship.
