In Photos: From Resplendent Lights To Traditional Attire, A Look At How Mumbai Celebrated Diwali 2026
Mumbai: The city of Mumbai was aglow with resplendent lights and festive fervour as the Diwali festival was celebrated with enthusiasm across the metropolis on Sunday. Across the city, revellers were seen decked up in traditional attire, shopping at markets and greeting each other. Mumbai recorded its cleanest Diwali afternoon air in four years, as a strong sea breeze swept the city, as per…
Mumbai's Diwali celebration on Sunday was a spectacle of resplendent lights and festive enthusiasm. The city was adorned with traditional attire and shopping bustling in the markets. A strong sea breeze swept across Mumbai, ensuring its cleanest Diwali afternoon air in four years, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. However, this air quality was measured before evening firecrackers commenced.
The auspicious timing for Lakshmi Puja, as per Drik Panchang, was between 6:27 PM and 8:27 PM. Several areas of the city were captured in the festive spirit. Matunga Lights Up, a three-day community and welfare event, was enjoyed by visitors in the Matunga area. In Dadar, shoppers were seen bustling around for Diwali essentials. Women in Navi Mumbai were adorned in traditional attire, embracing the festive spirit. Even slum dwellers in Ghatkopar lit up their homes for Diwali, showcasing the spirit of unity and celebration.
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