Guwahati, Nov. 8 -- Banana farmers and bamboo traders in Assam are witnessing good business during the Diwali festival, as people purchase banana plants and bamboo sticks to follow traditional rituals associated with the festival.

Traditionally, people in Assam place earthen lamps, or diyas, on banana plants and put bamboo sticks at the gates of their homes as part of Diwali celebrations. The centuries-old tradition continues to be observed across the state.

Markets in Guwahati witnessed a rush of people purchasing banana plants, bamboo sticks, diyas and firecrackers to celebrate the festival. The banana plants and bamboo sticks are brought to the city markets from districts including Kamrup, Nalbari and Morigaon.

A local resident of G...