It’s Diwali, the celebration of happiness, the celebration of lights, and the triumph of good over the evil! It’s that time of the year when every household sings with joy and happiness. It’s the most auspicious time of the year for the entire Hindu fraternity spread around the globe. This time marks the beginning of a new year with the hope of bringing in wealth, health and happiness in everyone’s life.
People send Diwali messages, buy new clothes, decorate their homes, exchange sweets, burst crackers and do much more as a part of their celebration. Diwali also gives time when people can socialize and spend some quality times together. Here are some of the ways that makes Diwali celebration a special day. Read below to find…
1. Buy New Clothes
Indians have a belief that buying and wearing new clothes can bring about good luck. And, that’s indeed a true perception if we will look from a wider angle. Diwali is one occasion when buying new clothes is considered an important part of celebration. These days from the first day of the month in which Diwali falls, people start flocking towards various online stores to buy new clothes for Diwali.
2. Send Diwali Messages
And, the tradition of wishing each other with heart-winning Diwali messages started with the advancement of technology. You can wish your dear ones who are far away from you with messages and make them feel like home.
3. Light up your Home
Lights & Diwali has a very close connection! It is said that when Lord Ram returned back from exile the entire Ayodhya was lit with Diyas and lights. From that very day, it’s been considered as a means of welcoming happiness and bidding adieu to unhappy times. Today also we continue with that tradition.
4. Savor the Taste of Delicious Sweets
There’s an indispensable connection between sweets & celebrations and Diwali isn’t an exception. No matter if you have been on a tight diet all through the year, Diwali gives you a chance to abandon the guilt of savoring some sweet delicacies. You can eat and celebrate! You can either choose to make sweets at home or can buy a bundle of them from market.
5. Showcase the Art of Rangoli Making
Rangoli has been believed to be a way of giving a great start to any auspicious occasion. And, it’s a significant part of Diwali celebration, as it brings positivity and prosperity into the household. People make beautiful Rangoli designs in their home with vibrant colours. Part from that schools and offices also organize Rangoli making competition as a part of fun activity.
6. Home Decoration
We Indians believe that Goddess Lakshmi likes entering the home which are well-decked up and decorated. And, therefore before a few days of the festival every household is cleaned up, decorated and made to look afresh. You can find plethora of decorative items in market just with the beginning of the month of Diwali.
7. Send Gifts to Your Loved Ones
The tradition of gifting came into being in order to please and pamper our loved ones on various special occasions. On the day of Diwali also people exchange gift with each other showcasing their love and affection. And, these days there are a number of online shops from which people can send Diwali gifts across the borders.
8. Cook Something New
For many people cooking is not just the way of satiating hunger, but a way of going into the meditative state. Diwali is the best time to try cooking something new for those who love cooking. It’s a great way of enjoying the day both for the host as well as the guest. Try something new that you have been thinking of trying from a long. You can take the trial a day or two before Diwali!
9. Throw a Big Fat Party
A party is always the best way to making a desirable get-together! Diwali is the time when you can call upon friends, family and dear & near ones. While many people limit themselves to family gathering at home, many organize big fat party. And, if your budget is allowing its never a bad idea to make the celebration a bigger one.
So, these are some of the ways that will help you make Diwali 2018 celebration a perfect one. You should not miss the chance to celebrating this big day in a way that you can always remember. Keep no stone unturned to give the best welcome to Goddess Lakshmi, its sure to bring prosperity and happiness in your life.