Covid norms flouted as people crowd markets ahead of Diwali; See Pics

The festival season is back in full swing with huge noisy crowds thronging markets and fairs for the first time in two years, barely months after a devastating Covid-19 second wave. From Delhi's Chandni Chowk to Mumbai's Crawford market, almost all the popular shopping spots in India have flooded with shoppers ahead of Diwali.

Covid norms flouted as people crowd markets ahead of Diwali; See Pics Credit: PTI Photo

People shop at a crowded market ahead of Diwali during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Mumbai. Credit: PTI Photo

Crowded Gudimalkapur flower market ahead of Diwali at Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad. Credit: PTI Photo

People in large numbers gather at a market to shop on the eve of Diwali festival, in Patna. Credit: PTI Photo

Huge number of crowds are seen at a wholesale flower market ahead of Diwali festival in Kolkata. Credit: PTI Photo

People shop at a crowded market ahead of Diwali during the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Mumbai. Credit: Reuters Photo

Crowded Sadar Bazar market ahead of Diwali festival, in Gurugram. Credit: PTI Photo

People shop utensils at a market on the occasion of the Dhanteras festival, in Jaipur. Credit: PTI Photo

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