Diwali is also known as the “Festival of Lights”.It is one of the most important and biggest festival celebrated in India. Diwali is five days of festival which celebrates the victory of good over evil.It is an occasion for prosperity and family togetherness. Diwali is the festivals that bind people from almost every religion, caste and community together.
Below are the incredible places to celebrate Diwali in India.
1. Varanasi
It is one of the holiest cities in India.Varanasi is also known as Banaras.It is very beautify place but it becomes even more wonderful and pretty in Diwali. All the ghats in Banaras are light up with thousands of diyas on the occasion of Diwali. The illuminating ghats look amazing on The Special Ganga Aarti.
2. Kolkata
Diwali is best celebrated in West Bengal, Kolkata. In Kolkata, Goddess Kali is worshipped, so it makes the festival unique.Fish, meat and even a buffalo calf is offered to the Goddess Kali apart from sweets and flowers. The city is decorated with bulbs, candles and lamps. You can see an amazing show of fireworks in Diwali celebrations.
3. Jaipur
It is also called Pink City. Diwali of Jaipur is world renowned. Lights decoration is done all around the city. Houses as well as entire markets are decorated with lights.The best illuminated market wins a prize.You can also see musicians on the streets of the city.
4. Amritsar
Diwali is celebrated in a grand way in Amritsar. Golden temple is decorated with colorful lights. The Golden Temple of Amritsar is decorated with dazzling diyas on Diwali festival. The reflection of the diyas in the water creates delightful environment. The festival of lights lives true to its name at the Golden Temple.
5. Mumbai
No other city celebrates the festival of lights like Mumbai. It looks awesome in Diwali.Marina Drive of Mumbai seems spectacular in Diwali festival. The arc of the Queens necklace provides brilliant surroundings because of the exploding firework. It reflects in the waters of the bay.
6. Goa
Diwali is a one day festival in Goa. The main attraction of Diwali celebrations in Goa is the destruction of demon Narakasura, by Lord Krishna. Competitions are held in each and every city to see who make the scariest and biggest statue of the demon. Gambling is also a famous activity in Goa. People decorate their front doors and windows with kandeels.
