Whatever be the history behind the celebration of Diwali, there is always a fun quotient attached to any festival. So is the case with the most widely celebrated festival in India - Diwali. Deepavali Sweets, fire crackers, new clothes and family get-togethers have become synonymous with Diwali. Though it is the festival of the Hindu community by and large people across India observe the festival. Be it the bursting of crackers or relishing the occasion specific sweets we find suitable reasons to celebrate the festival with gusto.
There is a lot of creativity involved in the celebrations, and rangoli is a vital part of the festivities. Girls and women take part in the art and draw out intricate designs with rangoli powder. During family get-togethers, the elderly folk play cards while the younger lot, amuse themselves with fireworks.
The womenfolk get busy preparing delicacies for the whole family. In some places it is important to cook a phenomenal number of dishes to give it as offering to God. The process of gearing up for the celebration begins almost a week before the festival. Homes get painted and cleaned to welcome the guests. Shopping for diyas, illumination, and firecrackers is done.
The Diwali day is most special as it not only marks the victory of good over evil but also brings together families and adds vibrancy to an otherwise mundane life. Sweet shops are crowded with people buying freshly made sweets and other goodies. Streets & buildings wear a festive look with illumination and other decorations.
The best time to step out of the house is during dusk, to witness lightings and marvel at Edison’s great invention. People wear new clothes and exchange sweets and gifts with family and friends. National organizations have come up with novel ideas to promote greeting cards and gifts that are made out of recycled paper and also other NGO specific cards that would, in turn help the lesser privileged lot.
The illumination seen all around is quite contradictory to the Amavasya night that would otherwise be dark and eerie. There is laughter, colorful fireworks and neon bulbs all around. This truly signifies the importance of the festival. Just as good defeated evil, light takes over dark and there is no other festival that symbolizes this in the special way that Diwali does.
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