Chandigarh, Oct. 3 -- In solidarity with families affected by the recent severe floods in neighbouring states, traders and shopkeepers have made a collective decision to scale down decorations for usual grand Diwali celebrations in the city's iconic Sector 17 this year. Known for its elaborate, crowd-pulling lighting displays and innovative themes-like last year's 'Umbrella Street'-the Plaza will remain conspicuously low-key. This act of community focus contrasts with other city markets, like Sector 35-C and Sector 22-D, which are gearing up for extravagant festive bonanzas, including luxury car prizes for shoppers, underscoring the mixed festive mood across Chandigarh.

From elaborate lighting displays and floral arrangements to lucky dr...