Diwali – The Victory of Good over Evil | The Triumph of Light over Darkness | The Success of Knowledge over Ignorance.
Are you a globetrotter?? Do you love to be a part of a festival, which is not only limited to a certain zone of a country??
There are couple of festivals, which are celebrated on a greater extent in every part of nation India like Holi – the festival of colors, Diwali – the festival of lights; not only the locals in fact the people residing in various parts of the world find these festive days really exciting and happening too.
Who does not loves to get dressed in bright shaded clothes?? Who does not crave for some mouth-watering sweets?? It’s always good to be back at home; especially during the festivals because that’s the time when most of the family members get along, they share the in and outs about their lives.
They laugh in happiness –the even cry in happiness. Kids fighting for sweets, parents full of sentiments, elders reciting the events of their lives with their grandsons and daughters etc.
The idea of travelling is not just encircled by the barriers of relaxation; one can add numerous emotions to this recreational activity. You can learn a whole new way of living your life and until you do not dare to step out from your zone of comfort; you would never come across the best of natural and man-made formations.
The Festival of Diwali is all about – Lights | Candles | Fireworks | Sweets | Laughs | Togetherness | Gifts | Shopping | Sand-art Rangoli etc.
In different parts of the world; this festival coincides by some other festivals – varied names
Kali Puja – West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Tripura etc
Bandi Chor Divas [Day of Liberation] – a festival of Sikhs
Swanti – celebrated in Nepal etc.
When it comes to witnessing the greatness of this grand festival; then no place can do more justice than the northern beauties of India.
Here are the names of the prominent destinations to visit in Diwali in India – followed by a brief description:
Is travelling a significant part of your life?? Do you feel like exploring the hidden destinations?? Does a quirky sounding festival stimulate positive energy in you?? Does your heart forces you to dive completely in the richness of varied culture and traditions that are followed since the time-worn days??
If yes! then only one name can certainly add more worth and justifiable meaning to all your answers, which will definitely synchronize perfectly with the above-listed questions – Incredible India.
Before you go through the destinations; let’s spend a minute or two reading the prayers [join your hands in the name of God] – Source : Wikipedia
ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।,
तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।,
मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।,
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥
Om asato mā sad gamaya,
tamaso mā jyotir gamaya,
mṛtyor mā amṛtaṃ gamaya,
Om shanti~ shanti~ shanti hi~~
Om, from falsehood lead me to truth,
From darkness lead me to the light,
From death lead me to immortality,
Om peace peace peace
Delhi – India’s capital territory; which preserves the richness of almost all the religions because it houses people belonging from the various walks of life and faith. There are n numbers of shopping markets (from the cheaper to the costlier ones); you can go shopping with some of your family members and buy fireworks, gifts, sweets etc.
You can pay your visit to the places of worship like the Laxminarayan Temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and offer prayers & thank god for the life he has blessed you with.
You can even visit any non-profit organization and spend this celebratory day with the kids and elders (put a smile on their faces).
Every corner of Delhi is adorned with varied bright shades, leaving no space of a pinch of darkness. Match your clothes with the encircling lights and spread happiness.
Suggested Tour: Delhi Shopping Tour, 2 Days Delhi Day Tour, Weekend Getaways From Delhi
The Pink city of Rajasthan; the oldest city of the princely state resides in the truest shed of royalty; it’s ornamented extraordinarily during the festive season of Diwali. And the decorations are kept alive till the first day of the following next year, till new-year celebration.
Being one of the major tourist destinations and an eminent part of the three ideal cities of India; this capital city of Rajasthan is thoroughly packed with the happy faces of the locals as well as the keen travellers.
You can visit the popular markets like Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar etc and buy the Diwali essentials. You can pay your presence at the nearby village areas and become a part of the Evening Diwali Pooja.
Laugh and dance on the beats of triumph – fill your life with positivity and embrace your existence. And yes! do have a plate full of Rajasthani sweet dishes, have the real taste.
Suggested Tour: Jaipur Day Tour Package, 5 Days Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour, Weekend Getaways From Jaipur
The Taj city is artistically decorated in the festive days of Diwali; being one of the most prominent contributors in the tourist sector of India, it even plays a promising role during the celebratory days.
This city is effectively blessed with the precious gift of expression; Agra is adorned with some of the finest architecture. It’s the land of art and performance and so with the gentle locals. If the day of Diwali is not a Friday then you can make this day even more memorable by paying your visit at the great symbol of love, Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal – on a magical day or say the day when every inch of the city is lighted up with bright colors witness the unforgettable presence of one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Go shopping at the bustling markets like the Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar etc; and yes! do follow a path that leads to the eatery lanes. Have the world’s best Petha – the famous sweet of Agra.
Suggested Tour: Agra Day Tour, Taj Mahal Tour Packages, Delhi Agra Weekend Tour, Same Day Agra Tour By Car
Varanasi – the spiritual capital of India. What can turn even amazing then exploring the sacred destination of India on the most prominent festival day [Diwali/Deepavali]. The city of Ganges is always packed with quite a huge population of devotees and explorers; people from across the world make their presence to explore a city, which older than the history of nation India.
The travellers enjoy the boat rides; majorly two times of the day i.e. early in the morning and mid of the evening. Don’t forget to attend the grand evening Ganges Aarti.
Suggested Tour: Delhi Agra Jaipur Varanasi Tour, North India Temple Tour, 15 Days Rajasthan Varanasi Tour
Amritsar, the Golden City situated in the happening state of Punjab turns like a child’s dream during the day of Diwali. Not only the homes of locals; in fact, the places of worship are amazingly adorned with various lights.
The Golden Temple – the holiest Gurdwara and the most prominent pilgrimage site of Sikhism is decorated with numerous Diyas. The Sarovar situated in the centre of this temple complex is perfectly outlined by the candles.
This place is adorably wrapped with various emotions defining happiness of joy; offer prayers and have Prasad etc. Go shopping and buy some ethnic clothes, have a festive meal, makes some new friends etc.
Suggested Tour: Amritsar Day Tour Packages, Delhi Agra Jaipur Amritsar Tour, Sikh Pilgrimage Tour
Mumbai – The dream city or say the city of seven islands turns into wonderland on the day of Diwali; togetherness is gratefully celebrated in this city. Not just Diwali – I must say each and every festival is celebrated in quite an appreciable manner for the fact as it serves diversity on a greater scale.
There are various tourist destinations in Mumbai that are creatively decorated, completely drenched in festive mode. Here are the names of some prominent spots:
Have delicious food, light crackers, spread happiness and don’t forget to go for shopping.
Suggested Tour: Weekend Getaways From Mumbai, Mumbai Day Tour, Mumbai Slum Tour, Mumbai Bollywood Tour
Kolkata – the capital city of West Bengal; it served as India’s capital under the British Raj. Kolkata is truly a lovable city as music and creativity reside in every local’s heart and mind.
This happening city is the land of art galleries, colonial architecture and cultural festivals. Kali Puja, it co-exists with the North Indian festival of Diwali. It’s the second-most celebrated festival of West Bengal, at first stands the Durga Puja.
Kali Puja is a festival devoted to Goddess Kali .On this day people light candles and draw rangoli at the entrance of their homes. One can go shopping with their friends and family, sit in a friendly gathering, sing songs and dance on the beats of joy and have some delicious ethnic sweet dishes served in varied flavours.
Suggested Tour: Golden Triangle Tour With Kolkata, Kolkata Day Tour, Kolkata City Tour
Some travellers who belong to various parts of the world, majorly study about the Indian festivals and match up their travelling dates in accordance with the festivals they wish to become a part of. If you too wish to roll out something quite same like it then spend some time reading this blog and figure out the destinations you like to visit.
You can even witness the charm of this prominent festival this year itself – 7th of November 2018 [Diwali/Deepavali] – plan a trip any time soon and allow yourself to grow happier.
Some opportunities do not act the same way; create a few for yourself. Country India is more than happy to embrace your presence; do make sure to bring your friends and family along.
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