Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is India’s biggest festival celebrated by millions across the world. Set to fall on Sunday, October 27, Diwali signifies the victory of good over evil.
The five-day celebrations include family get-togethers over delicious food, exchange of gifts, gold shopping, holy rituals, sweets, fireworks, and lighting of special candles and lamps.
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Diwali in India is celebrated with great enthusiasm in different cities, and in diverse ways. Festivities vary throughout India and each region has its own set of traditions. Here are the top 5 cities in India that celebrate this festival, like no other –
Varanasi
Varanasi, the riverside city takes the Diwali celebrations to a whole new level and is a must visit spot to experience the true essence of the festival. Elaborate devotional rituals known as ‘aarti’ take place beside the Ganges with candles and oil lamps illuminating the Ghats. The exuberant fireworks on the banks along with the magnificent colourful diyas floating on the sacred river is an experience not to be missed.
Jaipur
Famed as the Pink City of India, Jaipur in Rajasthan offers one of the most vibrant Diwali celebrations. Experience the festival of lights in all its panorama with lights illuminating public buildings and markets, as well as private homes. Each year, the city hosts competition for the best decorated and most brilliantly lit up market. Shopping festivals and cultural shows are also held during this time. Magnificent attractions such as Nahargarh Fort presents breath-taking glittering views of the lit-up city.
Kolkata
Kolkata has its own version to celebrate the festival as Diwali usually coincides with Kali Puja, an auspicious dusk-to-dawn festival celebrated with much happiness and enthusiasm. Besides pandal hopping, you can also witness colourful street processions, masked rituals, temple ceremonies and unique dance performances across the city.
New Delhi
Diwali celebrations in Delhi is well-known for its colourful and lively vibes. It is a popular time of year for shopping as special Diwali bazaars and fairs take place all over the city. The stalls sell everything from gorgeous shawls, saris and rolls of embroidery to bath and beauty products. Watch paper lanterns illuminate Delhi’s skyline as you indulge in mouth-watering delicacies at the street fairs. If you’re interested in unique or unusual handicrafts, don’t miss the annual Dastkar Festival of Lights Diwali Mela. Diwali is also the start of the performing arts season, with outdoor theatre, concerts and dance performances at the city’s best venues.
Udaipur
The royal city of Udaipur attracts thousands of tourists, owing to its charming scenery, pretty lakes, picturesque mountains and majestic palaces. The city looks exceptionally beautiful with glittering rooftops, historic structures decked up with fairy lights and celebratory atmosphere all around. The Udaipur Light Festival started by UdaipurBlog in 2012 is another spectacular attraction. The festival features performances from various singers and DJs across genres, art installations, food stalls and fun activities. Thousands of lanterns are also released in the sky, turning the night sky into a beautiful hue of gold and a marvellous spectacle to behold.
Make it a family holiday and fly out to your hometown or visit any of these destinations to immerse yourself in Diwali festivities. Book your return flight tickets to India with tajawal and use the code INDIA to save AED 100 with its Diwali special offer valid until 31 October 2019 on a minimum spend of AED 500 per booking.
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