Have you started cleaning your house, preparing appetizing treats, buying beautiful diyas and Rangolis and filling your wardrobes with new outfits? That’s a sign of Diwali approaching. Diwali is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. One can witness the diversity in the land of traditions and culture during this festival.
As per the region you live in the number of days Diwali is celebrated is distinct but chiefly Diwali is celebrated for five days. The first day is Dhanteras and we do puja of Lord Dhanvantri. The next day is Narak Chaturdashi. This day marks the victory over the demon Narkasur. Laxmi Puja which is the third day has special significance amidst all days of Diwali. It is followed by Padwa; dedicated to the relationship between husband and wife. Bhai Dooj marks the end of Diwali.
Diwali is a family reunion invitation in disguise. Many of us visit our home town during this time to meet our near and dear ones. Diwali is an excuse for a makeover for everything; from gold jewellery to our home appliances, our living rooms to footwears, we intend to fill our lives with new arrivals. This tyohar (festival) comes with its own snacks combo. From Babroo of Himachal Pradesh in North, Chhodo Shaak of West Bengal in the east to Chakalis of Maharashtra in west and Gavvalu of Andhra Pradesh in the south, these titbits will definitely satisfy your tastebuds.
During Diwali, we see doorframes decorated with garlands of fragrant flowers. Each house welcomes you with beautiful rangolis made at doorsteps. A long drive through streets or a night walk through galis is a perfect inkling during this festival as you will find every house illuminated with diyas and buildings embellished with lights creatively. Everyone is dressed in their best attire and are ready to cheerily distribute sweets and gifts among all.
The main attraction of Diwali for us Indians is the patakhas. Everyone is waiting for that moment in the evening when they will be able to burst their set of patakhas. But I hope you might be avoiding bursting firecrackers this year as it causes air pollution and has the potential to harm the people who have suffered from Covid.
Diwali is a celebration of good or evil. This is the perfect time to prove it. Let’s follow the guidelines, stay safe and let others stay safe as well. At last, I would like to say
“Mere tumhare sabke liye Happy Diwali
Sare sitare uske liye Happy Diwali”
(The chorus of song Happy Diwali from movie Home Delivery)
SOURCES: Wikipedia, Times of India, Google images
AUTHOR: ISHITA KHOMANE
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