Chandigarh: Diwali, the festival of lights,
was celebrated across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh today
with enthusiasm and fervour.
There was festive spirit during the day in the two
states and Chandigarh, with people thronging the markets for
last-minute shopping.
Fireworks illuminated the evening sky, 'diyas'(earthen
lamps) and candles dotted houses and people exchanged
sweets and gifts on the occasion.
Children burnt crackers at various places including
Chandigarh, Ambala, Rohtak, Hissar, Gurgaon, Faridabad,
Bhiwani, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhianan, Patiala and
Pathankot.
The Golden temple at Amritsar was illuminated on the
occasion.
No untoward incident was reported from any place, the
police said.
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