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.

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