Deepavali - the great indifest

Deepavali or Diwali is an indian national festival which is the most popular among festivals. Why? Simple. There is no elaborate puja, rituals, fasting, bhajans etc etc.


Take head bath, dress trendy (of course within your means), get the blessings of elders at home. That is all, then enjoy burning crackers with friends & neighbours, visit relatives & friends, go to temples, movies (Deepavali release), eat well without restrictions, exchange sweets and snacks prepared at home/purchased. The newly weds enjoy their bounty. The peer group exchange greetings and pep glances in appreciation of the latest designer dresses. The oldies sit at home and enjoy the special programmes on TV. Deepavali, a fest filled with fun & frolic (despite the soaring price rise)

The business community perform Lakshmi Puja, as Diwali is the beginning of their accounting year.

Getting the blessings of elders on a festival day, is that not very much an indian concept irrespective of caste, creed, religion etc? That is why the entire India celebrates Deepavali in such a grand manner.

Here are some deepavali scenes photographed in the past one week.

Rangachari Cloth Stores selling traditional sarees and dress materials

Cloud 9 Mens' & Children wear readymade Shop. Saanskrutie exhibition at C.P. Art Centre.

The New Bombay Halwa House Gearing up on Diwali eve. T. Nagar shopping junction.

Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple and Sri Sai Baba Temple at Mylapore.

Annai Illam Old Age Home at Mylapore on Deepavali day.

New variety rockets that illuminated the sky this year.