The festival of lights, Diwali, is being celebrated across the country today with full enthusiasm and zeal. The festival, which marks the victory of good over evil, is celebrated by lighting diyas and decorating houses. On the occasion, people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha and wish for prosperity and wealth.

In New Delhi, streets and markets have been decorated with colourful lights and people in large numbers are heading to different markets to purchase items for Diwali celebrations. The festival has witnessed good sales this year, bringing good profits for traders in the National Capital. Talking to media, President of Sadar Bazar Bari Market Association, Paramjeet Pamma said that sales have been very good this year, and business is doing even better than he had expected. He added that whether it is crockery, utensils, decorative items, jewellery or any other category, every trader is happy.

In view of the festival, the Delhi Fire Services has drawn up an extensive emergency response plan to deal with fire incidents during the Diwali festival.

Talking to Akashvani News, Chief Public Relations Officer at Delhi Fire Service Abhilash Kumar Malik said that as part of the preparations, 71 fire stations, 50 Quick Response Vehicles and 20 Motorcycle First Responder units will be deployed on Diwali to tackle fire related incidents. Mr Malik also informed that 15 water tenders have been placed on standby at additional locations to deal with fire incidents.