Ways of Celebrating Diwali in Different States of India

Diwali is celebrated all over India in October or November or in the Hindu month of Aswin. It epitomizes the victory of good over evil. Diwali the festival of lights is celebrated to vanquish the evil of ignorance and usher in goodwill and prosperity. Diwali is celebrated in different ways in various states across the country. Let us see how this sparkling festival is celebrated throughout the country.

Jammu and Kashmir: In Kashmir, people clean their homes and decorate them beautifully. A week before Diwali, people whitewash their homes and shop for new clothes and sweets. On the day of the festival, they wake up in the morning, take the ritual bath and dress up in new clothes. They visit the temple and buy sweets and gifts which are distributed among friends and family members. The homes are decorated with earthen lamps and lights. Fire crackers are lit and people enjoy themselves. 

Punjab: Diwali is celebrated with grandeur in Punjab. On this auspicious day, the Golden Temple is decorated with lamps and lights. The entire temple is illuminated with lamps of different colors. The farmers sow their seeds as Diwali marks the onset of winter season. They pray to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and a good harvest. The whole city is illuminated with lamps and lights.

Rajasthan: In Rajasthan, Diwali is celebrated with delicious sweets and mithias. Different types of sweets are prepared by the women of Rajasthan on this festival. The celebrations in the Pink City are quite commendable as the entire city is decked and decorated with lights and lamps. Lakshmi pooja is performed and diyas are lit for the entire night.

West Bengal: Diwali is celebrated with great pomp in west Bengal. Bengalis decorate their homes with hundreds of diyas and rangoli. They use plantain leaves to decorate the entrances of their homes. In west Bengal people do not wear new clothes or buy new utensils. The festival is celebrated with devotion and Lakshmi pooja is performed in the evening. The first two days are celebrated with great pomp and gaiety. However, on the final day of the festival the celebrations are reduced and Goddess Kali is worshipped with great fervor.