What is the Diwali festival?

Diwali is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India and around the world, marking the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

How are citizens in the city preparing for Diwali?

Citizens are flocking to local markets to shop for clothes, firecrackers, sweets, and decorations in preparation for the Diwali festivities.

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Diwali Shopping Frenzy Grips City as Festivities Approach

Q: What other celebrations are happening alongside Diwali?

Households are also celebrating Kali Chaudash, or Naraka Chaturdashi, by making vada from multiple grains and offering prayers in temples. In some parts of India, this day is known as Chhoti Diwali.

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Summary

Bustling markets as citizens shop for Diwali
High demand for new and traditional firecrackers
Households prepare for Kali Chaudash and Diwali celebrations

Diwali Shopping Frenzy Grips City as Festivities Approach

As the highly anticipated Diwali festival approaches, the city's markets were a hive of activity on Sunday, October 17th, 2025, as citizens thronged the streets to make their final preparations. The markets were bustling with shoppers seeking out the perfect outfits, firecrackers, sweets, and decorations to celebrate the joyous occasion.

The firecracker market near Raipur Darwaza was particularly busy, with sellers reporting a high demand for both the latest varieties of crackers as well as the more traditional ones. "The demand is high for the new crackers, but people are also buying the old favorites," one seller remarked.

In addition to the Diwali festivities, many households also celebrated Kali Chaudash, or Naraka Chaturdashi, by making vada from multiple grains and offering prayers in local temples. In some parts of the country, this day is also known as Chhoti Diwali, a precursor to the main Diwali celebrations.