Jaipur. People flocked to the markets on the second day of Deepotsav to witness the collective decorations and lights. As evening fell, the markets lit up. People arrived with their families to see the lights. Some people who came with vehicles to see the lights faced difficulties reaching the markets.
Amidst the lights, various tableaux and decorations outside establishments in the markets were the centre of attraction. Children, youth, and women showed great enthusiasm for the lights.
Chandpol Bazaar people gathered to see the lights. Photo - Raghuveer Singh
Amidst the lights, people were seen capturing photos on their mobile phones, and some youngsters were also seen taking selfies. Amidst the dazzling lights, the message of 'Local for Vocal' was being conveyed to the people. Tourists also appeared happy seeing the collective decorations in the markets.
Tableaux attracted attention…
A large crowd gathered to see the lights in Tripolia Bazaar. Photo - Raghuveer Singh
In Chandpol Bazaar, a cruise ship of Operation Sindoor and a Rafale aircraft flying over it at Chhoti Chaupad attracted people's attention. In the market, people took photos with tableaux of Garuda and Lord Ganesha. In Tripolia Bazaar, amidst the lights, a tableau of BrahMos and Bharat Mata decorated near the Tripolia Gate was also a centre of attraction. At Badi Chaupad, the Hawa Mahal built on the veranda of Johari Bazaar also drew people's attention.
Presentation of Bhajans and Patriotic Songs
Jaipur bathed in light. Photo - Dinesh Dabi
A cultural evening was organised on the second day of collective decoration in Swami Sarvanand Market. Trade Association President Kishore Vaswani informed that Mahesh Melody performed devotional songs like 'Hey Shambhu Baba Mere Bhole Nath...', 'Sukh Ke Sab Saathi, Dukh Mein Na Koi Mere Ram...' and patriotic songs outside the Sawariya Seth temple, which was made of thermocol.
Troubled by One-Way System
In view of the crowd of people coming to see the lights in the collective decorations in the markets, the traffic police implemented a one-way system. However, this also caused inconvenience to the people. Roadblocks were put up at various places, forcing drivers to take long detours to reach the illuminated areas. Some people, frustrated, returned without seeing the lights of the walled city, while some people went to the outer markets to see the lights.
Tableaux decorated in Sarvanand Market. Photo - Anugrah Solomon.
Birla Mandir. Photo - Anugrah Solomon.
Patrika Headquarters Kesargarh illuminated. Photo - Anugrah Solomon.
Foreign tourists celebrating Diwali festival, sharing joy with their companions in front of Hawa Mahal. Photo - Raghuveer Singh