Finally much awaited Diwali's here..... one can very well sense the energy and festivities in the air. People are running from one place to another , giving gifts , buying gifts...."patake" ..."phuljhari" and most of all "Diyas"adding to the beauty of world . There's an energy that seems to liven up everything around you...this is what i like best about diwali. Leave aside the crackers, the mithai's ...its the lights..the beauty u sense around you. I love taking a walk around at diwali night just to see the beauty of lighting done by each family. Its an awsome sight...:-)
Though as in any festival these days ,i do feel even diwali has gone corrupted by consumeristic attitudes creeping into it. More than the feeling of camaraderie which used to exist before , its about showing off your status quo .Its more about who's done the best decorations..the best lights ..the expensive crackers...
I love simple old school crackers like phuljhari's , Anar ..etc but kids today love to buy bombs with weirdest of all names from "aloo bomb" "to "gobi bomb" with big bang sounds,.. pheww!!.The more high- tech these crackers are the more pollution causing too, at timesit becomes difficult to breathe in smoggy air after all celebrations are done with.
My cousins and friends alike call me "darpok" when i run to save my ear drums from boom bang sounds of these scary crackers..:-P..., coz for them its fun...the noisier the crackers the better.
But that's a personal choice i guess, let people enjoy with what they love as long as it doesn't harm anyone. I got my share of joys , new clothes , wishing friends and of course my share of mini- crackers and not to forget my lovely favourite diya's and lanterns.....
I am looking forward to my share of light this Diwali, so wishing you all too
........HAPPY DIWALI!!
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