"Diwali: A time to spread light, love and good vibes"

This is the time of the year, when people get pretty occupied with festival preparation. The most loved Indian festival are round the corner. Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is called the Festival of Lights because the lighting of lamps is a central ritual of the festival. The word "Deepavali" comes from the Sanskrit words deepa, meaning clay lamps, and avali, meaning row. Diwali is a Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The festival is celebrated by illuminating homes, temples, and workspaces with diyas (oil lamps), candles, and lanterns.

This is the normal outlook of many of the street and building. Each of them Lights up with colourful.bulbs and led. This is also the time, when most of the people get pretty occupied with many stuffs. The three day celebration is pretty much enjoyed by every Indian. From home decoration to some savoring delicies. Many individuals find themselves very busy. People get busy on Diwali in many ways, including:

Cleaning: Homes are cleaned and decluttered in the days, weeks, or months before Diwali.

Decorating: Homes are decorated with diyas, candles, flower garlands, and strings of lights. Doorsteps are decorated with rangoli patterns made from rice, flour, petals, or sand.

Shopping: People shop for gifts , sweers to exchange with family and friends. Firecrackers too were in high demands.

Cooking: Families and friends cook and share a variety of sweet and savory Indian dishes.

Visiting: People visit relatives and friends to spend time together and celebrate.

Exchanging gifts: People exchange gifts such as sweets, clothing, jewelry, and firecrackers.

Lighting diyas and sparklers: People light diyas and sparklers together.

Watching movies: People watch Diwali-themed movies.

Dressing up: People dress up in their finest Indian attire.

Applying mehndi: Women apply mehndi art to their hands.

Watching fireworks: People gather together to watch firework displays.

Celebrating through prayer: People offer prayers or pujas to the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi.

Celebrating through dancing: People dance after the Lakshmi puja.

Celebrating through releasing lanterns: People release lanterns into the sky as a symbol of celebration.

Diwali is celebrated annually in autumn, usually in October or November, depending on the moon. The festival is primarily celebrated by Hindus, but has become a national festival over the centuries. It is enjoyed by every individuals. Everyone makes the most of the oppurtunity and celebrate it with full enthusiasm and passion. I was too caught up with many things today and only realised that I missed on writing a post for Hive. Finally summed up about the festive, next few days going to be super hectic. Hopefully incounter them with success.

Peace !!

Namaste @steemflow

Posted Using InLeo Alpha