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