Guwahati, Oct. 20 -- At a time when Diwali lights have started flickering gently across homes and neighbourhoods of Assam, people of Guwahati have thronged to the markets to buy banana plants, bamboo sticks, diyas, and firecrackers.

Banana plants, which are considered auspicious, holds major significance during Diwali as diyas are kept on the plants across the households in Assam.

The practice has been traditionally followed for several years across the state. In view of the festivities, vendors have already set up temporary stands to sell banana plants at various locations in Guwahati, including Ganeshguri and Panbazar.

The plants are being sold for prices between Rs 150-200 each. On the other hand, people also purchased diyas and fir...