Dombivlikar gathered on Phadke road on the occasion of Diwali festival at Dombivli (East) (Pic/Satej Shinde)

To make the Diwali morning more exciting, dhol tasha performances were organised on the first day of the festival

Local artists creates huge rangolis on the road to celebrate Diwali festival

Every year, the families and friends gather together on Phadke road in Dombivali to celebrate the 'festival of lights'

The festival is also known as the 'festival of lights', and is the symbol of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil

Diwali festival holds cultural and spiritual significance

Citizens have decorated their houses and streets with colourful lights, rangolis, and flowers to celebrate the festival

Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year

This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12