Srinagar, Nov 07: Markets across Kashmir wore a festive look on Saturday as people thronged shopping areas for last-minute purchases ahead of Diwali, with shops decorated with colourful lights, flowers and other festive items.<\/p>\n
Sweet shops, firecracker stalls and stores selling decorative items witnessed a rush of customers, while families were seen purchasing sweets, lamps, gifts and other items associated with the festival.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe markets look beautiful with colourful lights and decorations. We have come out with our family to buy sweets and other items and enjoy the festive atmosphere,\u201d Rahul Sharma a resident told the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO).<\/p>\n
Shopkeepers said the demand for sweets, decorative lights, traditional lamps and gift items had picked up ahead of the festival, with customers continuing to visit markets for last-minute shopping.<\/p>\n
Markets across the city were illuminated with colourful lights and decorations, adding to the festive atmosphere as people prepared to celebrate the festival with their families.<\/p>\n
Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated across the country on Sunday, with people marking the occasion by lighting lamps, offering prayers and exchanging sweets. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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