Ranchi, Oct. 19 -- The festive spirit of Diwali is in full swing across the markets of state's capital, as residents prepare for the festival of lights.
Major shopping hubs including Lalpur, Upper Bazaar, Kantatoli, Main Road, Harmu, and Hatia Chowk, are beautifully decorated with colourful streamers, lights, and festive decor.
The aroma of sweets and the bustling crowd shopping for puja items and diyas have further enlivened the markets.
With Diwali being a significant occasion for worshipping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, sales of essential puja items have surged. Markets are stocked with puja thalis, incense sticks, camphor, kalash, deity idols, diyas, rangoli colours, torans, and candles.
Notably, the highest footfall has been o...