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Religion
Indore dazzles with Diwali lights, fireworks and Mahalakshmi puja
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 08:46 PM
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Indore celebrated Diwali with extensive lighting, fireworks and a ceremonial worship of Goddess Mahalakshmi across homes, markets and temples.
Indore, the commercial hub of Madhya Pradesh, embraced the festival of lights on Tuesday evening with streets and commercial establishments illuminated in a coordinated display. Residents and shop owners adhered to traditional rituals, lighting oil lamps and arranging decorative lights that transformed the cityscape into a vibrant tableau.
The celebration peaked with a synchronized fireworks show that lit up the night sky, drawing crowds to major market areas and public spaces. Spectators gathered to watch the bursts of colour, while local authorities ensured safety protocols were observed.
In line with customary Diwali practices, families and businesses performed a formal puja of Goddess Mahalakshmi, seeking prosperity for the coming year. Temples across the city reported a surge in devotees, and the ritual was conducted with traditional chants and offerings, reinforcing the cultural significance of the festival in the region.
Market lanes buzzed with shoppers taking advantage of the festive mood, and vendors displayed a variety of sweets, diyas and decorative items. The combined effect of lighting, fireworks and religious observance highlighted Indore's communal spirit during the auspicious occasion.
City officials praised the orderly conduct of the celebrations and affirmed that security measures were effective, allowing residents to enjoy the festivities without major disruptions.
The celebration peaked with a synchronized fireworks show that lit up the night sky, drawing crowds to major market areas and public spaces. Spectators gathered to watch the bursts of colour, while local authorities ensured safety protocols were observed.
In line with customary Diwali practices, families and businesses performed a formal puja of Goddess Mahalakshmi, seeking prosperity for the coming year. Temples across the city reported a surge in devotees, and the ritual was conducted with traditional chants and offerings, reinforcing the cultural significance of the festival in the region.
Market lanes buzzed with shoppers taking advantage of the festive mood, and vendors displayed a variety of sweets, diyas and decorative items. The combined effect of lighting, fireworks and religious observance highlighted Indore's communal spirit during the auspicious occasion.
City officials praised the orderly conduct of the celebrations and affirmed that security measures were effective, allowing residents to enjoy the festivities without major disruptions.