India gears up for the festival of lights

A festive spirit is sweeping across India ahead of the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali as people gear up to usher in a spirit of joy and celebrations. Pink city Jaipur, also comes alive with the lavishly decorated diyas, oil-lit lamps, electronic lights dangling on buildings and colorful traditional designs at the thresholds. This unique tradition of decorating the entire city greatly fascinates the locals as well as the tourists.