Diwali of Deepawali as we call is associated with happiness and oneness for most of us. For me, it is ushering all the goodness and prosperity in our homes with our family, friends and relatives. Not to forget the goodies that are prepared at home !!!
With Diwali just a week away, there is so much to do right from cleaning to giving away things to our maid servant. I make sure to give away all those things which are simply lying in my home and which is not being put to any use. In return, my help also feels happy as she would be getting to use those items. My daughter helps me with the spring cleaning, giving away clothes to the charity home that is just close to my place.
Just a walk to any street, you will find the traditional kandils (lanterns) of various sizes, shapes and designs. Shops have been lit up and when you take a walk in the evening, you will find that the city is filled with lights and colours as if she is going to get married and there are so many people who have come here as baaraatis. Even the feeling of all this makes me so happy. Diwali is joy for me.
The colourful rangolis at my doorstep is done by my daughter who is definitely more artistic than me and with her by my side, I have nothing to worry especially when it comes to lights and rangolis. It feels nice when you have a lot of people in your home especially at the time of festivities. Like always, we make it a point to visit my parent’s home during Diwali with all the goodies as well as to seek their blessings. So if you have your relatives and parents living close by, make sure to visit them as blessings are always welcome and we need them at every point in our lives.
Come Diwali, the most joyful and enjoyable thing for me and I am sure for most of us is SHOPPING. All the shops display colourful attires from ethnic Indian wear to sarees. When it’s Diwali, the attire has to be ethnic and traditional. So make sure to go for all the colours and make your Diwali vibrant and beautiful.
Hug your parents and grandparents, tell them that you love them and how special it is to have them during Diwali. Spend your Diwali in true sense with lights and try and avoid crackers (as they cause a lot of noise). Let’s respect the true sanctity of this festival of lights and let’s not make is a festival of noise. If you have excess money for your crackers, try to cut it down to half and you could always donate the rest to a charity home. The kids there will love you for this and of course you will have the satisfaction of bringing a smile to their faces.
Rekha
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