Diwali Eve Firecracker Rush in Bengaluru

Shoppers crowd firecracker stalls in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 7 November 2026, the eve of Diwali (Deepavali), stocking up ahead of the festival of lights. (Photo: NationPress)

A woman browses firecracker stalls in Bengaluru, Karnataka on the eve of Diwali, 7 November 2026, as festive demand drives brisk sales at markets near Rajajinagar. (Photo: NationPress)

Firecracker stalls across Bengaluru, Karnataka witnessed heavy footfall on 7 November 2026 as residents made last minute purchases ahead of Deepavali, with popular markets at Rajajinagar among the busiest. (Photo: NationPress)

Young women shop for firecrackers at a stall in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 7 November 2026, joining the festive rush ahead of Diwali (Deepavali) celebrations the following day. (Photo: NationPress)

Crowds fill firecracker markets in Bengaluru, Karnataka on the eve of Deepavali, 7 November 2026, with stalls near Rama Mandir, Rajajinagar among the most visited ahead of the festival. (Photo: NationPress)

Children pick out sparklers and firecrackers at a stall in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 7 November 2026, the eve of Diwali, as families prepare for the festival of lights celebrations. (Photo: NationPress)

As Diwali (Deepavali) 2026 approaches, residents of Bengaluru, Karnataka stocked up on firecrackers on 7 November 2026, with markets at Rajajinagar buzzing with festive shoppers through the evening. (Photo: NationPress)