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)
Updated On: 2023-11-12 03:45 PM IST
Compiled by : ronak mastakar
Thanekars gathered on Gadkari Rangayatan Road, Ram Maruti Road, and Naupada Junction on the occasion of Diwali
Preparations for Diwali are in full swing in different states
The cities are all decked up as Diwali approaches
People all across the country are all decked up for Diwali
Houses have been decorated with colourful lights, rangolis, and flowers to celebrate the festival of joy
Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year
This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12
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
Hence, this festival holds cultural and spiritual significance
