Things I Love About Diwali

The festival of lights is almost here. Though the spirit is a bit dampened owing to the economy slump, but Diwali still succeeds in bringing with it an infectious wave of happiness...the kind that lifts moods instantly. The top 5 things I love about Diwali, not in any order of preference, are:

Rangoli

These colourful flowery designs in vibrant shades are a must have for your house. They are usually done up in artificial or natural colours, flowers or acrylic paint. Treat to make, treat to look at. There's nothing like a dainty rangoli with a bright diya at its centre.



The Sweet Factor

Chocolates, muffins, cookies, cakes and conventional sweets - they invariably find the road to your home this season. Those with a sweet tooth have a full on blast. Sharing sweets is also said to be a good luck charm that keeps memories sweet. And Diwali sure gives you plenty of reason to do that!

Family Reunions

This is also a time when the entire busy lot finds a way to be with their families. Friends reunite and families can spot even those once in a blue moon members. There's a lot of fun and frolic, jokes and games. Diwali time is family time.

Couture

Whether you are a pink lehanga or a long silhouette dress kind of person, you have the excuse to splurge now. With lots of new ranges launched in the fashion business, there are wide varieties of clothes available - for once, at comparatively affordable prices.

Decorations/Illumination

Ganpati comes all decked up in crystal, sequins, china and jade. You get stunning diyas and candles which are truly artistic. There are plenty of options for illumination - ranging from the inexpensive strands that you can get for a few hundred bucks to the elaborate music and light pieces which cost a small fortune. There is every imaginable product to glitter up your place. Shopping is never as enjoyable as it is now.

I won’t include crackers in the list for honestly, I have never been much of a boom-blast person. I admit the ones that make those patterns in the sky look good though.

Here's wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous Diwali!