From conch shells to firecrackers, Twitterati express gratitude to essential service providers

Neighbourhoods erupted with the sounds of conch shells, brass bells, steel utensils and even firecrackers as the clock struck five on Sunday.

Although the Twitter trend was "#Diwali", it wasn't that.

After spending a long quiet day indoor as part of the 'Janta Curfew', people took to Twitter to share their "5baje5minute" moments, as suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, to express their gratitude towards medical professionals, sanitation workers and other essential service providers who are at the forefront of the country's fight against coronavirus.

A Twitter user, Prerna, posted a video from her terrace clapping and saying, "As promised! It's 5 PM AND I AM HERE :) It's like Diwali :) GOD BLESS US ALL AND MAY WE ALL LIVE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY LIFE!"