Sweets, Lights And Crackers: 6 Places Perfect for Diwali Celebration

BANGALORE: Diwali – an amazing fiesta of lights & sounds – is one festival that is celebrated with immense zeal and fervor every year, irrespective of caste, religion and community. The occasion commemorates the victory of good over evil and is a festivity of fun, togetherness and prosperity.

If you are wondering how to make your Diwali most memorable and enchanting, check out these places where celebrating the Festival of Lights is worth million dollars.

Here are the best places to celebrate Diwali in India:

1. Amritsar

Diwali in Amritsar is a beauty to behold. Experiencing the invigorating festival of lights & sounds in the land of Golden Temple is one of the most enthralling experiences ever. The stupendous Golden Temple dazzles beautifully amidst brightly lit diyas and lights on the Diwali evening – an exemplary spectacle that will simply mesmerize your senses.

 Sheer reflection of the light on the holy waters that encase the temple bestows a magical aura on the onlookers. An eclectic blend of mesmerizing beauty and charm of the Golden Temple ensures the most fascinating experience ever.

2. Jaipur

To enhance the joy of Diwali in Jaipur, a big shopping festival takes place. Known as Jaipur Shopping Festival, it is organized by the trade union in Jaipur in order to promote trade in the state. Small and big markets in Jaipur participate in the shopping festival, which means that shoppers have a large range of items to choose from. Cultural shows and performances, polo and golf tournaments are also organized to grab the attention of the people. It is indeed one of the best places to visit in Diwali.

3. Varanasi

The sacred land of Varanasi adorns itself more exquisitely and charmingly during the glorious festival of Diwali as you experience an exotic stream of fireworks kissing the sky all through the night. It is undoubtedly one of the top places to visit during Diwali.

The ghats of Varanasi are all decked with brightly lit diyas and enjoying the fabulous sight of the fireworks over the River Ganges is a spectacle worth cherishing forever. Fireworks kissing the sky all through the night, it is undoubtedly one the top place to experience an exotic stream of fireworks of the jammu beautiful destinations.

4. Goa

If you plan to be in Goa during the festival of Diwali, there are two things that you simply cannot miss – the world-famous Naraksura ritual and gambling. The occasion centres round destruction of the demon Naraksura by Lord Krishna according to Hindu mythology.

The largest and scariest effigies of the demon are burned at dawn on Naraksura Chaturdashi, a day prior to Diwali. Another thing that you cannot miss is trying your luck in gambling at one of the city’s top casinos. Make sure to do bookings for floating casinos in advance and they are immensely popular during this time of the year.

5. Mumbai

The City of Dreams may not be a traditional place to celebrate Diwali, but it is unarguably one of the most marvellous. Mumbai truly demonstrates that it commemorates the festival of lights & sounds like no other city in India. Experience the best of Diwali at Marine Drive, having a view of spectacular fireworks along the arc of Queens.

 The reflection of sparkling firecrackers in the waters of the bay is a beauty to behold forever. The entire city adorns itself beautifully during the occasion, while you can have a taste of lip-smacking delicacies prepared only for Diwali.

6. Kolkata

The Cultural Capital of India is unarguably one of the best places to visit in Diwali to experience a distinct flair and charm of Diwali – the Bengali style. Kali Puja (worshipping Goddess Kali) is an integral part of Diwali according to Bengali traditions, while Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha are also worshipped during the festival. An eclectic mix of lights, colours, fiestas and food is what makes Kolkata most unique and enchanting.