Diwali 2024 celebrations light up India: Breathtaking fireworks and decorations in Mumbai, Srinagar and other cities

Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights and one of the most important events in the Hindu calendar, on Thursday. Check out the photos.

Published on: Nov 01, 2024 12:36 PM IST

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Fireworks light the sky during Diwali festival celebrations, at Chhatrapati Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Thursday, October 31. The Festival of Lights is also known as Deepawali, (PTI)

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A view of Shivaji Park decorated with lights for Diwali. Diwali is the Festival of Lights. People celebrate the auspicious day by decorating their homes, wearing new clothes, exchanging gifts with loved ones, eating delicious sweets, and making rangoli. (ANI)

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Firecrackers against the skyline at Shivaji Park in Dadar, Mumbai were the highlight of Diwali 2024. Fireworks are a significant part of Diwali celebrations in India for a number of reasons. (HT Photo/Raju Shinde)

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Firecrackers at Shivaji Park in Mumbai were part of Diwali 2024 celebrations. Diwali is the Festival of Lights, and fireworks celebrate the victory of light over darkness. (HT Photo)

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Bursting firecrackers has always been an integral part of Deepavali, but over the years, some are opting for eco-friendly options. (PTI)

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Fireworks during the Diwali celebrations in New Delhi on Thursday. Delhi recorded a jump in pollution levels and a smoky haze returned on Friday morning after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali night. (PTI)

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People burst firecrackers during the Diwali festival celebrations at Lal Chowk, in Srinagar on Thursday. According to Drik Panchang, Diwali as well as Chhoti Diwali fell on the same day this year. (PTI)

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People light firecrackers during the celebrations to mark Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, in Chennai on October 31, 2024. (AFP)