Youngsters of Initiators of Change along with Gurmat Gian Missionary College stands with the messages to avoid Crackers at Jagraon bridge in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)
The feeling of coldness in the air, the lights and the sweets -- nothing better defines the festive season of Diwali. But, amid the ongoing pandemic, how is the country getting ready for its first socially-distanced Diwali? These photos will give you answers. (Express Photo by Parveen Khanna)
People buy decorative items. (Express photo by Parveen Khanna)
The crowd in Sunehri Market in Noida for Diwali Shoping on Wednesday. (Express Photo by Gajendra Yada)
Workers make wax lamps for sale ahead of the Diwali festival, in New Delhi. (Express Photo By Amit Mehra0
People buy decoration items ahead of the Diwali festival at Bangali Market in New Delhi. (Express Photo By Amit Mehra)
People shopping at sector 18 Market during Festival session in Chandigarh . (Express photo by Jasbir Malhi)
Market set for Deepawali Purchasing in Lucknow on monday. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
Diwali Decoration at Delhi's Select City mall. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Market set for Deepawali Purchasing in Lucknow on monday. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
A couple during Diwali shopping with Corona protection gears during COVID-19 pandemic at Kumbhar wada on Monday. (Express photograph by Arul Horizon)
People buying decor items for the upcoming Diwali. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Potters busy in making unique earthen pots ahead of the celebrations in Lucknow. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)
Figurines of gods being sold ahead of the Diwali celebrations, which will largely happen at home this time. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
People taking selfies in front of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita inside Ambience Mall at Gurugram. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Potters making lamps ahead of Diwali festival in New Delhi. (Express Photo by Parveen Khanna)
A lamp in making: A potter gives the final touches to an earthen lamp ahead of Diwali festival in New Delhi. (Express Photo by Parveen Khanna)
Making of diyas at the Kumhar Colony in Chandigarh, ahead of the festival of Diwali. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
Diya preparation at the Kumhar Colony in Chandigarh ahead of the Diwali celebrations. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
Crowds making purchases for colourful lights to brighten their homes ahead of Diwali festivities, at the Lajpat Rai Market in Old Delhi. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)