Diwali celebrated in Punjab, Haryana
Diwali was celebrated across Punjab and Haryana on Sunday with great fervour, gaiety and enthusiasm.
There was a festive spirit in the two states and their joint capital Chandigarh with people thronging the market places for the last-minute shopping.
Devotees queued up at temples and gurdwaras across Punjab and Haryana to pay obeisance.
Diyas (earthen lamps), candles and electric lights dotted houses and people exchanged sweets and gifts on the occasion.
Meanwhile, the security was tightened across the two states and the union territory, especially in and around vital installations, markets and places of worship, officials said.
The people also burst crackers at various places.
The holy Sikh shrine Golden Temple in Amritsar was illuminated with a newly-installed special lighting system and traditional 'diyas'.
It witnessed a huge rush of devotees who took a dip in its holy tank and offered prayers.
The task force of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee was also deployed in the .