Mumbaikars celebrated Diwali with great fervour as they burst crackers and set off fireworks on November 1 (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
Updated On: 2024-11-01 11:33 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
Crackers went off across the city on Friday following the Lakshmi Pooja rituals
The young and the old joined in the festivities and fireworks
Young Mumbaikars rejoice as the sparklers go off at Marine Drive
The elders assisted the young ones with the crackers, as everyone joined in the festivities
Diwali is one the biggest festivals of India and has found prominence globally, too
On Friday, devotees prayed to Goddess Lakshmi at homes to bless them with a prosperous and happy year
Families wear new clothes and exchange sweets and gifts on the festival
The evenings witness colourful diyas, lanterns and lights adorning the homes
After sunset, the fireworks go off across the country
The celebrations go on till Tulsi Pooja, when the festival ends
Earlier confined to kids, now adults have also started joining in the bursting of crackers
Locals wait for the crackers to go off in Marine Drive
A young family enjoys the festivities
A girl lights up a chakra
Mumbaikars watch the fireworks at Marine Drive