Diwali releases a different fragrance in the air
Diwali is one festival that is much awaited throughout the year. It has a special place in my heart. Since childhood, I like this festival for many different reasons. The season itself releases a different fragrance in the air. There is so much excitement in the surroundings. The whole city is on their toes and active everywhere other than social media. The world never sleeps during Diwali week and you get that festive aura at every nook and corner.
The magic in the fragrance around
There are many practices that have become rituals now. And these rituals only sparkle our lives. The main attraction during the festival month is
- Weather: There is a different kind of positivity in the air. After a long humid season, the climate becomes cool and favourable. There is fresh energy wherever you turn around.
- Light: We light candles and there’s brightness all around. The sun feels so warm and comfortable on your skin. This light gives many new opportunities to come in front and problems are solved. The dullness in life vanishes.
- Snacks: There are some snacks that are made especially during this time only. So there’s different excitement in making them. Like snacks, we bring some spice to our relationships too by adding a pinch of spice. We plan small surprises and gifts for each other.
- Sweets: Without sweets, no festival is complete in India. Here, at home, we make besan ke ladoo. And they always turn out to be yummy. Sweetness in behaviour showers love among the family members that resolves the previous conflicts.
Decoration
- Cards: How can one forget to play cards? It is auspicious to play on Diwali night. Most of the years, we plan a card party at our home. A man’s real nature is reflected through the games he plays while other players observe.
- Clothes: We get new clothes for everyone and lookout to make new friends and relationships. The more we meet new people, we learn new things.
- Rangoli: We make different designs at the front gate, some in the balcony and in front of the temple. It adds many new colours to our life.
- Cleaning: With the cleaning of the house, we clean our hearts also from all the unwanted hatred for people. And learn to let go of the ego within us.
Every aspect of this festival has a charm it leaves behind. Until next year when we wait eagerly and start preparing again with the same enthusiasm.
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I agree all these rituals are now a big part of diwali celebrations. And cant miss or celebrate without any one of them. playing cards and making rangoli are my favourite ones.
Thanks dear.
What a lovely post.Sweetness in behabiour does help.
And it’s equally hard to maintain this sweetness😉. Thanks dear
Card thing is really new to me , never heard of it before rest all are already told by mom or I’ve read them somewhere. This is like a true eye-opener to all those who just lit firecrackers & pollute the environment stating “DIWALI is complete only after one bursts firecrackers”
Next Diwali try playing cards. You will find it interesting. Thanks dear
There is so much happiness associated with Diwali. You summed it up beautifully in your post, Geethica!
Thank you Varsh
nice idea how to make my diwali special thanks for sharing your creative thoughts
Thanks Pushpendra. I am glad you liked it.