India, Oct. 16 -- As the city prepares for the Diwali slated to be celebrated on coming Monday, temporary stalls and carts have sprung up in Noida, packed with goods from different parts of the country, offering a good reason for people to be there for some serious festive shopping.

While these pop-up markets show up in every neighbourhood, two of the major hotspots in Noida appear to be the key attractions -- the Noida Sector 18 market, and the Diwali exhibition at the Noida Sector 21 cricket stadium.

The popular Sector 18 market is witnessing a massive surge in crowds, with stalls overflowing onto the road at places.

With a hope of making a good profit on the festive occasion, more and more vendors from across the region are setting ...