Hyderabad Is Lit! Crackers light up Diwali sky, fragrance floats

HYDERABAD: From fragrance of marigolds to Rangolis outside houses, from diyas donning the entrances of the households to sounds of crackers echoing in the air, the fiveday festival of Diwali has gripped the twin cities.
While the festival of lights officially commenced from Monday as city folks celebrated Dhanteras, the festivities reached the crescendo on Tuesday as people in the city were seen indulging into the last-minute shopping.
“It is the biggest, most awaited and important festival of the Hindus. The Diwali celebrations have their own charm in every community. From the cleaning up of the households to sweets and gifts distribution to Lakshmi Ganesh Puja on the main day, Diwali holds a special significance in every household. It is one festival that is celebrated across the country with full gusto,” shared Meena Etikala, a Punjabi married into a Telugu family.

And with the concept of green, eco-friendly Diwali catching up in the city too, the demand for diyas – traditional earthen lamps – has steadily increased. The diyas made with terracotta and earthen clay have been flooding the markets with a great demand among shoppers.
“Diwali seems incomplete without lighting diyas and we are happy that traditional lamps are reclaiming their space in households. After all the significance of the festival lies in lighting up diyas,” claimed a businessman from Secunderabad.
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