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Diwali Just Days Away, People Throng Markets To Buy Diyas And Decor. IN PICS

With just a couple of days to go for Diwali, huge crowds descended upon markets to shop for diyas and decorations.

With just a couple of days to go for Diwali, huge crowds descended upon markets to shop for diyas and decorations.

With just days to go, preparations for Diwali are in full swing across India

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A labourer dips a bundle of diyas in paint ahead of Diwali in Amritsar, Punjab. (Source: PTI)
A labourer dips a bundle of diyas in paint ahead of Diwali in Amritsar, Punjab. (Source: PTI)
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A craftsman stamps golden paint on the rim of diyas ahead of the festival of Diwali, in Amritsar. (Source: PTI)
A craftsman stamps golden paint on the rim of diyas ahead of the festival of Diwali, in Amritsar. (Source: PTI)
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A labourer makes green crackers at Champahati village ahead of the festival of Diwali, in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. (Source: PTI)
A labourer makes green crackers at Champahati village ahead of the festival of Diwali, in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. (Source: PTI)
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Labourers make green crackers at Champahati village. Green firecrackers have low emission of light, sound and harmful chemicals. (Source: PTI)
Labourers make green crackers at Champahati village. Green firecrackers have low emission of light, sound and harmful chemicals. (Source: PTI)
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A woman standing next to a shop selling colourful lanterns. (Source: PTI)
A woman standing next to a shop selling colourful lanterns. (Source: PTI)
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People shop in a crowded market before Diwali celebrations. (Source: PTI)
People shop in a crowded market before Diwali celebrations. (Source: PTI)
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A shopkeeper shows firecrackers being sold at his shop ahead of the upcoming festival of Diwali, in Jammu. (Source: PTI)
A shopkeeper shows firecrackers being sold at his shop ahead of the upcoming festival of Diwali, in Jammu. (Source: PTI)
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People shop at Dadar market for Diwali festival, in Mumbai. (Source: PTI)
People shop at Dadar market for Diwali festival, in Mumbai. (Source: PTI)
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A woman shops for Diwali festival in Amritsar. (Source: PTI)
A woman shops for Diwali festival in Amritsar. (Source: PTI)

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