SaralnamaSambhal celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm. Markets bustled from morning to night. Estimated business: ₹15 crore. Popular items: clay lamps, utensils, sweets, and toys. Medium-sized Lakshmi-Ganesh idols (₹80) were preferred. Fireworks sales exceeded ₹5 crore. Rural areas saw crowds too. Colorful lights decorated urban and rural areas. ASP (North) Kuldeep Singh conducted a flag march from 6-8 PM. IPS CO Alok Bhati inspected markets. Shopkeeper Naresh Chandra reported good sales: parmal ₹60/kg, kheel ₹80/kg, khand toys ₹80/kg, mawa toys ₹160/kg. Gopal Prajapati noted high demand for clay items. Manoj Shrimali said Lakshmi-Ganesh idols sold most. Medium-sized idols (₹50-150) were popular. Security measures ensured a smooth festival. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 21:18 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Sambhal celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm
- Markets bustled from morning to night
- Estimated business: ₹15 crore