Mumbai’s markets come alive ahead of Diwali; check photos here

Updated On: 12 October, 2025 09:52 PM IST | Divya Nair

With less than a week to go for Diwali 2025 festivities, Mumbai’s markets have come alive. Here are some shots from Fashion Street and Dadar, where shoppers are busy making their festive purchases (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE and ASHISH RAJE)

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Shoppers throng Fashion Street in Mumbai ahead of Diwali 2025 (Pic/Atul Kamble)

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Markets are especially crowded on Sunday, the last holiday before Diwali, as families seize the opportunity to complete their festive shopping (Pic/Atul Kamble)

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Dadar, another bustling market, saw heavy footfall, leaving little space for shoppers to move around (Pic/Ashish Raje)

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Shoppers were particularly drawn to stalls selling traditional lamps, rangolis, and firecrackers (Pic/Ashish Raje)

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Footfall in markets has noticeably increased compared to previous weeks, signalling the start of festive shopping (Pic/Ashish Raje)

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