The festival of lights is celebrated with much enthusiasm in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is celebrated for five days, with the first day being observed as Dhanteras, followed by Choti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhaidooj.
People prepare for the festival, by whitewashing their homes and decorating the surroundings with traditional decorative. The women folk busy themselves with the preparation of traditional Diwali sweets. In Uttar Pradesh, Diwali is considered to be auspicious as they believe that Lord Rama returned to his kingdom on this day.
Homes are lit with Diyas or earthen lamps. Varanasi gets all decked up for the festivities. People set afloat diyas with great devotion. Statues and figures of Hindu deities are taken on procession along the streets. The procession is accompanied with firecrackers, music and dancing. The whole city looks spectacular with lightings, gaiety and laughter.
Special puja is performed in homes and the devout also throng the temples for God's blessings. The state of Uttar Pradesh is highly populated and Diwali is celebrated with much fervor in the state. The characters of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Shatrughan and Bharat are played by Brahmin boys who are trained by the liladhari, or the leader of the troupe.
Besides these special events, there is the traditional Dilwai mithai, exchange of Diwali gifts and Laxmi puja which are integral part of the festivities. Sending gifts to relatives and friends separated by distances in made easy by online marts. Send Diwali gifts to India by availing the e-mart facility. You may send Diwali gifts abroad for family living outside India, through these online marts which not only helps you select but also ships the gifts outside India with nominal charges.
Five days of fun, frolic and togetherness- the Diwali celebration in Uttar Pradesh is truly one of its kind.
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