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As the festival of lights approaches, India is abuzz with excitement and fervour, gearing up for the grand celebrations of Diwali. The air is filled with the fragrance of sweets and the spirit of joy. Let's take a journey across the country to witness how Diwali preparations are unfolding in various regions.
People purchase 'Akash Butti and Diya' for the Diwali celebrations, in Hubballi, on Thursday. (PTI Photo)
A woman collects marigold flowers, to be used for rituals and decorations, ahead of Diwali at the outskirts of Jammu, India. Hindus light lamps, wear new clothes, exchange sweets and gifts and pray to goddess Lakshmi during the festival of lights, that will be celebrated on Nov. 12. (AP Photo/Channi Anand)
A panoramic view of city in glow where all the roads connecting Laxmi road have been illuminated for Diwali. (Express Photo by Arul Horizon)
Ahmedabad: Hindu priests give finishing touches to a rangoli at a temple for the Diwali celebrations (PTI Photo)
Gautam Buddha Nagar: A vendor makes garlands at her stall on a footpath during the festive season (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma)
Mumbai: Diwali lights decorations at Shivaji park. (Express photo by Pradip Das)
People in queue at the cracker stalls at Golibar Maidan in Pune as the Diwali approaches. (Express Photo by Arul Horizon)
Over-crowded Sadar market ahead of Diwali in New Delhi on Monday. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)
