IN PHOTOS: Mumbai sparkles with fireworks on Diwali night

Updated On: 01 November, 2024 11:33 PM IST | Divya Nair

Mumbaikars celebrated Diwali with great fervour as they burst crackers and set off fireworks on November 1 (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)

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Mumbaikars celebrated Diwali with great fervour as they burst crackers and set off fireworks on November 1 (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)

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Crackers went off across the city on Friday following the Lakshmi Pooja rituals

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The young and the old joined in the festivities and fireworks

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Young Mumbaikars rejoice as the sparklers go off at Marine Drive

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The elders assisted the young ones with the crackers, as everyone joined in the festivities

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Diwali is one the biggest festivals of India and has found prominence globally, too

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On Friday, devotees prayed to Goddess Lakshmi at homes to bless them with a prosperous and happy year

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Families wear new clothes and exchange sweets and gifts on the festival

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The evenings witness colourful diyas, lanterns and lights adorning the homes

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After sunset, the fireworks go off across the country

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The celebrations go on till Tulsi Pooja, when the festival ends

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Earlier confined to kids, now adults have also started joining in the bursting of crackers

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Locals wait for the crackers to go off in Marine Drive

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A young family enjoys the festivities

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A girl lights up a chakra

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Mumbaikars watch the fireworks at Marine Drive

Photo of Day

A photographer holds up the lights during a photo session by the Madh Island seashore. PIC/NIMESH DAVE