India, Oct. 12 -- As Diwali inches closer, Gurugram is lighting up with festive spirit and community enthusiasm. With markets abuzz, decorative lights adorning homes, and civic authorities ramping up clean-up drives, the city is preparing for the festival of lights in full grandeur.

The Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) across the city are leading from the front - organising cultural events, melas, and community initiatives for an inclusive and eco-friendly Diwali.

The residents at Ardee City, Sector 52, have already begun preparations with decorative lighting and cleanliness drives. "Just like we clean our homes, we are cleaning our society too," RWA president Chaitali Mandhotra said.

At Vipul Greens in Sector 48, the RWA hosted a ...