Shubhangi Atre's diwali shopping ahead of celebrations

Diwali is finally here and people across India are all set to celebrate the festival of lights. . People hit the streets in their best ethnic wears, making their way to various marquees and stopping for a bite.

An array of crackers -- torches, sparklers, flowerpots, rockets -- spread cheer among revellers as they burst into colourful sparks against the night sky.