Updated On: 12 November, 2023 03:45 PM IST | ronak mastakar
On the first day of Diwali, the residents of Thane celebrated the `festival of lights` in a traditional way by gathering on Gadkari Rangayatan Road, Ram Maruti Road and Naupada Junction in Thane West for Diwali Pahat. See pics (Photos by Sameer Markande)

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Thanekars gathered on Gadkari Rangayatan Road, Ram Maruti Road, and Naupada Junction on the occasion of Diwali
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Preparations for Diwali are in full swing in different states

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The cities are all decked up as Diwali approaches
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People all across the country are all decked up for Diwali

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Houses have been decorated with colourful lights, rangolis, and flowers to celebrate the festival of joy
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Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year

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This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12
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The festival is also known as the `festival of lights`, and is the symbol of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil

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Hence, this festival holds cultural and spiritual significance
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