How India Celebrated Diwali Amid Covid. See Pics

Covid-19 restrictions, air pollution and ban on firecrackers clouded the celebrations for the mega-festival of Deepawali  throughout the county on Saturday. Nevertheless, lights decked up buildings and earthen lamps dotted homes.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the individuals on Diwali.

A lady locations an oil lamp on a Rangoli throughout Diwali in Delhi. (AFP)

Like earlier years, PM Modi celebrated Diwali with troopers. The Prime Minister visited Longewala Submit in Rajasthan and spent his time troopers there.

“…The world immediately is aware of that we’ll not compromise with our pursuits even one bit at any value,” he mentioned.

PM Narndra Modi throughout Diwali celebrations in Jaisalmer.

In Mumbai, the nation’s monetary capital, the Shiv Sena-led Brihanmumbai Municipal Company (BMC) introduced restrictions on using crackers and fireworks. Markets within the metropolis had been crowded regardless of Covid concern and restrictions.

A lady bursting cracker on Diwali. (PTI)

Like yearly, Amritsar’s Golden Temple noticed devotees turning up in enormous numbers because it was illuminated with particular lighting system and conventional ”diyas”.

The Golden Temple in Amritsar on November 14, 2020.

In Jammu and Kashmir, Military, central paramilitary forces and police personnel celebrated the pageant with enthusiasm at their places alongside the border and hinterland amid strict vigilance within the wake of current ceasefire violations by Pakistan.

College students from the federal government ladies hostel put together to burn a Covid-19 coronavirus modes throughout Diwali in Hyderabad on November 14, 2020 (AFP)

The temples additionally witnessed heavy rush although the individuals had been seen observing social distancing and following different pointers and security measures in opposition to the VOCID-19, the officers mentioned.