Diwali is known as ‘festival of lights’ all over the world, it really lives up to its name with the plentifulness of lights spreading from beautiful candles & elegant diyas. Diwali is celebrated not only in India but also celebrated in other countries such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Nepal & Tobago, Suriname, etc. Around the world, it is observed by Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. Everyone in India participates in the celebration of the festival for the spirit of joy and goodwill.
Pooja Celebrations
The ritual of worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha is followed in every Hindu household on the occasion of Diwali. People wear new clothes and offer prayers to the deities. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on this day brings in wealth, prosperity and good luck.
Candles and Diyas
As we know that is the theme of the festival of lights, the most popular gifts that are seen during this time are diyas and candles.
There is no limit in creating different types of diyas and candles for Diwali. From sizes, shapes, & designs to the colors, there is an endless arrangement of choices for those who want to gift diyas and candles for relatives or for those who want to buy it for themselves to decorate their homes and offices on this special festival.
From homemade diyas & candles to factory-made ones each candle and diya bring a ray of light. Diyas are made from different materials like clay, bronze, copper, brass, silver, and even gold. You can expect the most complicated sculpt in this diyas. There are also diyas that are decorated with special threads, jewels, sparkles, glass pieces, etc. These reflect light a thousand times more than plain candles, which gives a divine glow to any space that is decorated by it.
Today, candles are also having much demand for Diwali. There are different types of candles, such as bead candles, tea light candles, floating candles, etc., that can be used to decorate different areas. Fragrant candles release an extra dimension of freshness into the air.
Decorations
Here are some best decorative ideas for House or Office on Diwali
1. Paper lampshades
2. Glass jar Lanterns
3. Creative Rangolis
4. Flowers and Candle decors
5. Papercup Lights
6. Colorful candles
7. Diwali Torans
8. Evergreen Diyas
9. Fairy Lights
10. Fruit candles and many more…
Crackers and Sparklers
Firecrackers harm the environment they cause air & noise pollution. Due to these sparklers and fireworks birds and animals get scared. But honestly, opposite in nature to this, Diwali is unimaginable without observing the custom of fireworks.
Traditional Food
The list of special Diwali sweets includes freshly made Jalebis, Gulab Jamun, Shankarpale, Kheer, Gajar Ka Halwa, Kaju Barfi, Suji Halwa, Besan Ke Ladoo and Karanji are amongst the most popular during this occasion.
Celebrate Eco-Friendly Diwali
Diwali is the festival that brings good luck to all. The lighted diyas shouldn’t only illuminate the environment but should have to shed the darkness of poverty and ignorance. But we should not forget to encourage others to celebrate an environmentally safe and secure Diwali.
Here are some creative ways that help to celebrate Diwali that in an eco-friendly manner without draining the festive spirits.
1. Use oil Diyas and LED lights instead of candles
2. Make natural Rangoli
3. Upcycle your Home Decor
4. Say no to Crackers
5. Go Organic
Diwali in Upcoming Years
2020 – November 14th
2021 – November 4th
2022 – October 24th
2023 – November 9th
