Ahead of Laxmi Pujan, the city is bustling with last-minute shoppers, as popular shopping areas such as Dadar, Crawford Market, Bandra and Masjid Bunder and other local markets are witnessing huge crowds
Usually celebrated two days before Diwali, this day is considered to be an auspicious one for buying gold and silver jewellery, utensils, and even electronics in a bid to welcome Kubera and Lakshmi, both representing wealth and prosperity in Hindu mythology, to their homes
Ahead of the Diwali festival, the potter community in Dharavi’s Kumbharwada is busy making and selling mud lamps (diyas) in order to earn their yearly business. While the pandemic has hit their business harder, they are trying to revive their yearly business this Diwali
The popular practice of purchasing gold or other valuable items on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras has undergone a shift and soaring prices have dampened consumer mood
If you are busy decorating your home starting today and haven’t had the time to shop for the different knick-knacks, then don’t fret. Two Mumbaikars have shared quick tips to help you make them at home and light up your house this Diwali