Watch | Diwali Celebrations at Lal Chowk in J&K’s Srinagar

Jammu: Diwali celebrations underway at Lal Chowk in Srinagar. Organised by Paschimamnaya Sharada Peetham, the celebration is witnessing the participation of both locals and tourists.

Diwali Celebrations at Lal Chowk

An Indian Army soldier posted along the Line of Control (LoC) sings a song as he extends Diwali wishes to the countrymen.

Jaw dropping drone visuals from Madurai show the bursting of firecrackers in the city, as people celebrate.

Shivaji Park in Mumbai displays its iconic fireworks on the occasion of Diwali.

Visuals coming from Chandigarh illuminated in colourful lights on the occasion of Diwali. Visuals from Sector 17, Chandigarh.

Candles, diyas (earthen lamps) and electric lights dotted houses and people exchanged sweets and gifts on the occasion.

Marketplaces witnessed a rush for last-minute shopping as festive spirit gripped the two states and their joint capital, Chandigarh.

Security was tightened across the two states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, especially in and around vital installations, markets and places of worship, officials said.