Photo shows decorations to celebrate the Diwali festival in Mumbai, India, on Oct. 18, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
MUMBAI, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- As one of the most anticipated festivals after the Dussehra festival, Diwali is known as the festival of lights, celebration, and happiness, which is marked on Oct. 24 this year and brings a new wave of excitement to people in India.
The whole city of Mumbai is covered with eye-catching lights and decorations with colorful rangoli. People flock to the local market to purchase firecrackers, color powder, and decorative materials to celebrate the festival.
People throng in the market for purchases to celebrate the Diwali festival in Mumbai, India, on Oct. 18, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
People throng in the market for purchases to celebrate the Diwali festival in Mumbai, India, on Oct. 18, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
People throng in the market for purchases to celebrate the Diwali festival in Mumbai, India, on Oct. 18, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
People throng in the market for purchases to celebrate the Diwali festival in Mumbai, India, on Oct. 18, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
People throng in the market for purchases to celebrate the Diwali festival in Mumbai, India, on Oct. 18, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
People throng in the market for purchases to celebrate the Diwali festival in Mumbai, India, on Oct. 18, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)■