7 Best Ways to Celebrate the Festival of Lights – Diwali 2019 in India

12 October 2019 BY Admin

Well known as the “Festival of Lights” Diwali is the most popular festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy all around India. This five-days long festival recall the victory of good over evil and mainly tribute the return of Lord Ram along with his wife Sita to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana. Beautifully lit lamps, firecrackers, colorful candles, floating flowers, stunning rangolis, Diwali brings happiness and joy among the people. It is a festival of prosperity and family togetherness that let people forget all the grudges and bring the sweetness in relationship. If you’re planning your holidays in India then Diwali would be the best festival that you must experience a once in a lifetime. Diwali in India is celebrated in different ways at various destinations and below mentioned are 7 best ways to celebrate this festival in 2019. So let’s check out the list - 
Date of festival in 2019:  27th October 

Observe the cultures of Diwali with an Indian Family - 

There’s ample evidence of Diwali festival takes place on the streets but the indoor events can only be experienced with an Indian Family. If you are a foreigner tourists visiting India, then it is highly suggested to stay with an Indian Family so as to observe the traditional rituals of this festival. Dress yourself in Indian wears and savor the delicious sweets and chocolates served by a hosting family. 

Lights all around the bustling market streets, Jaipur - 

The festival comes with the warm glow of lights and lamps that adorn the streets and houses. Jaipur Bazaars observes this festival in a great way when the markets get illuminated with beautiful lightings, lamps, handicrafts, puppets and more. You will best experience the charm of Jaipur markets during your Golden Triangle Tour which covers Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur in its travel circuit and is the most recommended tour for exploring the cultural richness of the country. 

Adorning lighting lamps over the Ganga River, Varanasi - 

The most religious destination of India, Varanasi during Diwali brings a constant stream of firecrackers and fireworks going off all day and night long. For getting the best ever experience of Diwali festival, enjoy the night over the riverside to have a fabulous view of fireworks over the Ganges.
 
Attend Kali Puja, Kolkata - 

Most of the people in India worship Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali and on the main day of festival, Kali Puja in Kolkata and West Bengal is the most attractive part of the Diwali festival. It attracts a huge crowd of devotees with magnificently decorated idols of fearsome Goddess Kali, the Dark Mother are also put on display. 

Golden and Sacred Diwali, Amritsar - 

You might be amazed in a grand way during the Diwali festival celebration that takes place in Amritsar. The occasion has been incorporated into the Sikh religion and is particularly significant due to its marks that return from prison of the 6th guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib. 

A mega celebration of Diwali, Ayodhya - 

For being India’s biggest festival, Diwali have a strong connection with Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh where Lord Ram along with his wife Sita returned after 14 years of exile. Every year the celebration keeps on increasing its cultural charm and observes the grand celebration of Diwali in Ayodhya.
 
Step out for shopping at Diwali Market, Delhi - 

The most popular time of the year for shopping, and special Diwali Markets and fairs take place all over Delhi. Right from the unusual handicrafts to beautiful clothes, everything you will find in Delhi markets.
 
All these are the best ways to observe the India cultures and traditions that takes place during Diwali festival which you need to experience at least once in lifetime. So this year plan your October holidays in India and witness the festive charm of Diwali.