I traveled to India recently to spend time with my family during the most auspicious time of the year. Diwali, A.K.A, Deepavali is a popular festival of lights in India. Diwali signifies the triumph of good over evil. Diwali celebrates the homecoming of Lord Ram to the city of Ayodhya, India after war & exile.

Popularly, Diwali is known for families getting together, neighbors & colleagues exchanging sweets, lighting natural lamps & umpteen firecrackers.

I am on a short sabbatical to India, mainly to connect with my family & friends. More on my sabbatical later.

I wanted to share a few customs of Diwali through pictures. I wish you all a prosperous & a healthy year ahead.

Floral Muggu (art work) is done by every Hindu household in India on Diwali.

Going to a temple is also one of the customs followed by many households during the day of Diwali. Picture of a Hindu Temple in South India.

Lady selling Lotus flowers at the temple premises. Hindus worship Goddess Lakshmi for Prosperity during Diwali. The Lotus flower holds religious significance when it comes to wealth & prosperity. Just like how the Lotus does not survive long after it blooms, money doesn’t stay in one place forever.

Marigolds are a common sight during Diwali, you can see Marigold garlands outside a house or a shop.

Lakshmi Pooja (Prayer) during Diwali is a main ritual and done by all Hindus from the comfort of their homes.

Remember what I said about Indian sweets (Indian desserts) exchange by neighbors & colleagues during Diwali? Yum!

Let’s not forget Diwali fireworks. The fun part of it all. You will see almost every household in India light lamps, fireworks & high decibel firecrackers. Second picture shows Flower Pot, common firework seen during Diwali

If you are sensitive to sound, then India during Diwali is probably not the place for you. Some firecrackers notoriously exceed 145 decibels.

I am on a brief career break enjoying all things fine, family, friends & travel. I couldn’t have asked for more this Diwali. If you are interested in Travel Guides to India, please feel free to contact me. Check out my Wander Guides for more travel tips.

Seek your Adventure – Alisha out!