Across the country, and because of brain drain, the world in general, Indians are busy celebrating Diwali. I personally love Diwali-the festival of lights, because it also marks my own birth in the world. Imagine what a lovely time to be born, when e world lit up to drown the darkness! Anyway, we celebrate…
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Let There Be Light!
When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. ~Tecumseh
More Fireworks!
These crackers are also a hit here. They are called flower pots, or anar. They tend to give out a lot of smoke too, but I got two hues this year, red and green. I didn’t know what to put up so I collated both together!
Coloring with Powder
Rangolies are an integral part of Diwali celebrations. Every house sports these colored powder patterns at their door steps, accentuated with diyas and lamps. This one isn’t mine, but a pattern I saw in front of one of the houses. Pretty neat, isn’t it?
Sweet Toothed
Sweets and savouries are an part of celebrations for any festival in India. While some are made specifically for the occasion, Diwali usually sees no such restrictions. It’s that one time of the year when people forget about their crash diets, weight-loss plans, and calorie meters and dig in to the sweet platter on offer….
Bursting Crackers
When the King and Queen of Ayodhya return to their kingdom, walking through lanes lit by clap lamps, people shower their joy by illuminating the skies with fireworks. Although today it amounts to noise and wind pollution, inflation and eco-friendliness has ensured that my spirits have surely dampened. But I can’t see that as a…
Light Up Your Life
There is a cute little advertisement from Coca-Cola that is airing locally which celebrates the essence of Diwali. I don’t know how many of you can understand the words, the underlying meaning of the ad is count your blessings, do something for others and this festive season be thankful for the memories. So I would like to…
Pleasing Goddess Lakshmi
The first night of Diwali falls on amavasya, or the new moon night. The night begins with a simple pooja to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. We pray that her blessing stay with us all year-long, and she stays to help us achieve what we righteously deserve. This is a lamp I received as a gift from my…
Lights Galore
Finally the Festival of lights is here! Diwali holds a lot of importance across various religious communities in India for a number of reasons. While the festivities run into 4-days for some communities, for us it’s just for a day. The night before Lakshmi Pooja is the nigh before the new moon. That is the day…
Deception Point?
Look at the picture closely. What do you see? Can you tell me what the lamps are made of and how they have been illuminated?
Snapshots of my World 