India, Oct. 19 -- This year's most popular items include diamond-shaped LEDs, LED strips, pipe light strings, battery-operated diyas, chandeliers, flower lights, special golden temple lights, and LED kalash lights. Decorative lights inspired by traditional diyas and revolving kalash shaped lamps have also become a major draw. "The leafy garlands are new this season," said a vendor, referring to the innovative decorative items that have quickly caught the attention of enthusiastic buyers.

Despite years of debate and social media campaigns urging consumers to shun Chinese products, stalls across the city remain lined with "Made in China" goods. "There's no boycott talk this year," said another trader. "Every year people say 'don't buy Chin...