Deepavali celebrations brought Telangana alive on Monday, as residents embraced the festival with traditional enthusiasm. Homes were adorned with decorations and people gathered at temples to offer prayers, marking the auspicious occasion.
Markets sprang to life with shops and stalls selling essential items for the festival, such as firecrackers, flowers, earthen lamps, and mango leaves, especially in the bustling city of Hyderabad.
State leaders, including Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, extended their Deepavali wishes, urging citizens to opt for locally made products and prioritize safety during celebrations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
