While the festival of lights is normally all about going out and celebrating with your loved ones, this year the pandemic has forced us to keep festivities subdued.
With firecrackers banned in many states, people have moved their focus on keeping their festive spirits with beautiful Diwali lights.
Ayodhya marked the homecoming of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshman with lakhs of diyas at the grand Deepotsav.
BSF jawans marked the festival by lighting candles on the eve of Diwali at the international border.
The Golden Temple in Amritsar looked as decadent as ever dressed in mesmerising lights.
Cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow and many others are not behind in their grand decorations either.
Here's a look at how India has decked up for Diwali this year.
Celebrations for Diwali begin from Dhanteras and last five days and culminates on Bhai Dooj. The Hindu festival celebrates the return of Lord Rama from a 14-year-old exile after defeating Ravana. This annual festival of lights falls 20 days after Dussehra and is celebrated with much excitement and fervour. People decorate their homes, gorge on sweet treats and get ready in their ethnic best to welcome the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, who is worshipped on this day.