Diwali is just round the corner
@abhi_bangal (5534)
Ahmednagar, India
October 18, 2024 8:40am CST
Due to social media, we know the festivities, the rituals, and the culture of almost all of us these days. This is one positive thing you can take from the internet today.
In India, the festival of lights, Diwali or Dipawali, as it's called, is just round the corner. Just a couple of weeks to go.
The markets buzz with customers buying new clothes, firecrackers, sweets, decorations and decorative items, etc. The atmosphere is just unbelievable.
Have any of your heard about this festival?
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
19 Oct
Yes, I know of this festival. I hope you enjoy it. Have a good weekend.
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@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
19 Oct
Wow... Almost all those who responded know this festival. This is amazing. It feels great! And by the way, we are also aware of the festivals and traditions of other religions and communities. This is really a great feeling that we are so much attached with each other in terms of following and knowing each others' customs etc. Really the world is becoming a global village and such examples underline the fact again and again.
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@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
19 Oct
@LindaOHio And so do I Linda. It's not only fun, but also exchange of knowledge, knowing someone personally, etc. The fun is different altogether.
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
19 Oct
@abhi_bangal I really enjoy talking to people from other countries.
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@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Oct
It is such a big celebration....I wish it good for you..Yes of course I have heard of it.
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@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
22 Oct
It's certainly a big celebration. Thanks for wishing! And probably the biggest festival spread across India. Uncountable amount of money is exchanged because almost everyone has something new to purchase - clothes being the primary share out of that. Make up kits, perfumes, wearables, eatables, decorative items, etc contribute as well.
You can imagine when a country like India comes out to buy articles in a matter of a couple of weeks, what the volume could be.
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@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
22 Oct
@Dreamerby I think, Aparna ji, you are asking this question to @RebeccasFarm. I'm just guessing that there might be other source for her to have heard about Diwali. She can better throw some light on this herself.
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@Dreamerby (5269)
• Calcutta, India
22 Oct
How did you first hear about it? Through mylot?
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@wolfgirl569 (106397)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Oct
I have heard of it from people here. It sounds like a great time
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@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
18 Oct
Yes. They're are a lot of Indian folks in the US. And we often hear news about the Diwali and other festivals being celebrated there. Indeed, it's a great time.
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@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
19 Oct
You have surely heard everything right. And the comparison with Christmas isn't wrong either. Yes, everyone is in a different zone. We buy new clothes, people even buy new shoes for their kids, there are a few particular dishes that are generally prepared during this time. We make them as well. Some are spicy and some are sweet.
And most importantly, it's the festival of lights. That's why people decorate their homes with with multiple stripes and strings of LED lights. It's great to watch such homes decorated, especially in the night.
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@akalinus (43209)
• United States
19 Oct
@abhi_bangal, I love lights. We especially have lights at Christmas time. People decorate their houses and yards with lights and Christmas decor, and others drive through the neighborhood to see the lights.
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@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
20 Oct
@akalinus Oh ho... Oh ho! There are so many similarities between what I described and you. Also, the approach people have over there and here seem to be not much different. This is really interesting. And I've also seen people decorating their houses, yards, and even balconies.
But how about sweets? Are they made? I don't have any idea about it.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
18 Oct
I am busy busy busy doing all the preparation and not to forget the special cleaning ( well that happens every third month in my home). My OCD for cleanliness makes it overwhelming 
. My younger daughter's 18th birthday also falls on the same daythis year.
. My younger daughter's 18th birthday also falls on the same daythis year.2 people like this
@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
19 Oct
Oh well, your angel is completing 18 years. Well then, she can now get a driving license, she can vote... This is general blah blah blah.
Anyway, it's great to know that you clean your entire house quarterly. That is really excellent. And I think, because you clean it so regularly, there might not be much to put in your efforts and get tired. I'm just assuming. Because I know people who clean their houses yearly. And they get very tired and feel drained out.
This is general blah blah blah.
Anyway, it's great to know that you clean your entire house quarterly. That is really excellent. And I think, because you clean it so regularly, there might not be much to put in your efforts and get tired. I'm just assuming. Because I know people who clean their houses yearly. And they get very tired and feel drained out.1 person likes this
@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
19 Oct
@arunima25 Oh so, she has got US citizenship... Cool. I said she could vote just merely considering India.
Your cleaning routine is indeed very commendable. And because it has come to you from your earlier generations, such habits don't go. That's great!
I really loved the idea you said, you want a clean and well-arranged home. Not a fancy one. These are very matured thoughts. Because even a big house isn't sufficient. And you can make do with even a smaller house.
Ultimately, a home is important, a sweet home.
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@Dreamerby (5269)
• Calcutta, India
22 Oct
My mom has OCD regarding house cleaning as well.
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@RevivedWarrior (2254)
• India
19 Oct
I could see the markets, small stores with lot of Diwali decorations , diyas , clothes. I do agree the atmosephere is unbelieveable. Another reason is after a gap of 4 years, a proper Diwali celebration is possible everywhere. Friends and acquaintaince from other regions are asking about Diwali preparations and holidays. With social media ,more are aware of the festival of lights. Plus , it is biggest shopping time in India . So the online and physical stores are abuzz with offers. Advance Diwali wishes to you and family in case we do not talk to each other prior to the festival. Have a great time!
@Dreamerby (5269)
• Calcutta, India
22 Oct
Wishing you a happy diwali. What are your plans?
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@abhi_bangal (5534)
• Ahmednagar, India
2 Nov
That's the biggest money-spinning festival as well. Because you see, almost the entire country celebrates the festival. And when a country as huge as India comes out to celebreate, you can just imagine. This "celebration" includes everything from buying a range of articles for the festival of lights. No wonder you said, it's the biggest festival for us.
Hows has been your Diwali, by the way?
