Crackers went off across the city on Friday following the Lakshmi Pooja rituals  

The young and the old joined in the festivities and fireworks

Young Mumbaikars rejoice as the sparklers go off at Marine Drive

The elders assisted the young ones with the crackers, as everyone joined in the festivities 

Diwali is one the biggest festivals of India and has found prominence globally, too

On Friday, devotees prayed to Goddess Lakshmi at homes to bless them with a prosperous and happy year

Families wear new clothes and exchange sweets and gifts on the festival

The evenings witness colourful diyas, lanterns and lights adorning the homes

After sunset, the fireworks go off across the country

The celebrations go on till Tulsi Pooja, when the festival ends

Earlier confined to kids, now adults have also started joining in the bursting of crackers 

Locals wait for the crackers to go off in Marine Drive

A young family enjoys the festivities

A girl lights up a chakra 

Mumbaikars watch the fireworks at Marine Drive