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IN PHOTOS | Diwali 2026: Preparations begin across India begin for the 'Festival of Lights'

Updated On: 03 November, 2026 02:34 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

The excitement for the one of the biggest festivals of the year is palpable, as people have already started their shopping, while artists and potters showcase their craft. Here are some glimpses

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Diwali will be celebrated on November 8. Photos Courtesy: PTI
Diwali will be celebrated on November 8. Photos Courtesy: PTI
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People buy decorative materials ahead of the Diwali festival, at a local market in Amritsar in Punjab on November 2
People buy decorative materials ahead of the Diwali festival, at a local market in Amritsar in Punjab on November 2
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A potter prepares earthen lamps ahead of Diwali, in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on November 2
A potter prepares earthen lamps ahead of Diwali, in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on November 2
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Women paint and decorate eco-friendly diyas made from cow dung ahead of the Diwali festival, at Shri Pinjrapole Gaushala, Sanganer, in Jaipur in Rajasthan on November 2
Women paint and decorate eco-friendly diyas made from cow dung ahead of the Diwali festival, at Shri Pinjrapole Gaushala, Sanganer, in Jaipur in Rajasthan on November 2
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An artist paints an idol of Lord Ganesh ahead of Diwali festival, in Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh on November 1
An artist paints an idol of Lord Ganesh ahead of Diwali festival, in Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh on November 1
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People prepare paper lanterns ahead of Diwali, in Lalbaug, Mumbai in Maharashtra on November 1
People prepare paper lanterns ahead of Diwali, in Lalbaug, Mumbai in Maharashtra on November 1

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