Mumbaikars purchase rangoli powders, an essential item for decorating entrances and welcoming prosperity during Diwali

Festive lighting products, such as fairy lights, LED lanterns, and paper lamps, are in high demand as buyers seek to beautify their homes for Diwali

Mumbaikars carefully select traditional clay diyas (lamps), which illuminate homes during the five-day festival, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness, along with kalash (sacred pot) stickers to put on main doors

Huge crowd buying puja essentials for Lakshmi Puja, which is performed to invite wealth and prosperity

On Dhanteras, which falls on October 29, it is considered auspicious to don new clothes

Shoppers flock to cloth stalls to buy new traditional outfits, as wearing new clothes during Diwali signifies renewal and positivity

Decorative garlands and torans (door hangings) in vibrant colours, used to adorn entryways, symbolising auspicious beginnings

As Sunday is a holiday for many, the overwhelming surge of shoppers leads to difficulties in navigating the crowded lanes

As Diwali comes closer, Dadar market of Mumbai remains the epicentre of the cultural celebration, challenging both shoppers and vendors alike to navigate the chaos

Every year for every festival, Mumbai’s Dadar market sees an influx of shoppers as crowds swell for last-minute festive purchases

The overwhelming crowd in Mumbai's Dadar market have transformed the shopping experience into a challenge, yet the spirit of Diwali perseveres amid the chaos, promising a celebration steeped in tradition and vibrancy