Diwali 2023: The Diwali fervor has transformed the marketplaces of Mumbai and Thane into bustling hubs of celebration. However, as Sunday is a holiday for many, the overwhelming surge of shoppers led to chaos and difficulties in navigating the crowded lanes.

The usual charm of Dadar, Crawford Market, Lohar Chawl, Mangaldas Market, Kurla, Malad, Borivali in Mumbai, and Jambhulineaka, Gokhale Road, Ram Maruti Road, Gavdevi area in Thane has been overshadowed by an overflow of enthusiastic shoppers, creating an intricate maze of fervent customers and stalls adorned with an array of items.