A man bursts firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali (AFP)
New Delhi:
Delhi residents did some last minute shopping and women drew exquisite rangolis as the national capital readied to celebrate Diwali. Enthusiastic children burst firecrackers in the morning.
Price rise was not a dampener as people thronged markets and sweet shops.
"The sales are almost like that of previous Diwali. We expected that price rise will tighten the purse strings of people but this was not the case. In fact, sales seem to be increasing," said Rajesh Arora, owner of a general store in Lajpat Nagar in south Delhi.
There were no reports of traffic snarls yet in the morning as people headed to neighbourhood markets that were brimming with gifts and decorative items. Kamini Arora, 38, a working woman and mother of two, was busy choosing earthen lamps.
"I could not shop much as I was working till yesterday (Saturday)...," she said.
Delhi Police and the fire department have made elaborate arrangements to ensure an accident-free Diwali.
The festival of lights marks the triumph of good over evil.
Price rise was not a dampener as people thronged markets and sweet shops.
"The sales are almost like that of previous Diwali. We expected that price rise will tighten the purse strings of people but this was not the case. In fact, sales seem to be increasing," said Rajesh Arora, owner of a general store in Lajpat Nagar in south Delhi.
There were no reports of traffic snarls yet in the morning as people headed to neighbourhood markets that were brimming with gifts and decorative items. Kamini Arora, 38, a working woman and mother of two, was busy choosing earthen lamps.
"I could not shop much as I was working till yesterday (Saturday)...," she said.
Delhi Police and the fire department have made elaborate arrangements to ensure an accident-free Diwali.
The festival of lights marks the triumph of good over evil.
