The Diwali festival puja has so many emotions attached to it. For kids, it is all about eating loads of sweets and being excited about new clothes and unexpected gifts; for adults, it is about reuniting with their families and having nostalgic talks over the dinner table; and for the old people, it is about worshipping and finding peace on the D-day.
However, there are people who wish to celebrate Diwali in a different way every year by visiting some interesting cities and being the spark of their celebration. Mad4India listed a few cities having a grand Diwali celebration that are a must-visit during this festival of lights.
Celebrate Diwali Festival Puja with these 5 exceptional cities!
1. Amritsar
The streets of Amritsar shine bright during the Diwali festival with a grand celebration with folk dances, traditional music, and shiny lights all over the golden temple. It is celebrated on a big level in Amritsar because it signifies the release of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Singh from Gwalior Fort prison. They celebrate the return of their guru and the Diwali festival puja with a display of firecrackers over the Golden Temple.
The edge of the lake in the Golden Temple is lit beautifully with oil diyas around the border. Amritsar’s Diwali festival puja celebration is surely something you should not miss!
2. Madurai
Madurai is the third-largest city of Tamil Nadu in India, maintaining a grand Diwali festival puja celebration. The celebration is completely unique here, as South Indians celebrate this festival one day before the actual festival of Diwali. Houses are lit with oil diyas and beautiful Kolam (Rangoli). Their rituals are a thing to observe as they take an oil bath before celebrating Diwali and believe it is equal to ‘Ganga Snan’.
The marvelous Meenakshi Madurai Temple is decorated just like a bride to highlight its architectural beauty. So, Madurai is a great place to visit for Diwali festival puja as it has a rich culture and unique ways of celebrating.
3. Udaipur
Udaipur, the city of lakes,, is a beautiful royal city that looks more beautiful during the festival of lights. This city is already a main tourist attraction in India due to its serene lakes, royal palaces, temples, and markets. But during the Diwali festival puja, it becomes double attractive as the Pichola Lake in Udaipur witnesses the unforgettable reflection of the city’s bright lights, fireworks, and decorated palaces. Udaipur Light Festival is also a main attraction for visitors during the festivities.
Apart from the grand celebration at Pichola Lake, people visit the sacred Mahalaxmi temple to pay respects to goddess Laxmi and pray for luck and wealth in the next year. The beauty of Udaipur during Diwali is something you cannot miss, so do visit once.
4. Mumbai
The city of dreams, Mumbai, never fails to surprise everyone with its hidden elements. Home to many beaches, the Marine Drive in Mumbai is known as the Queen’s Necklace. Marine Drive becomes the backdrop for the explosion of Diwali firecracker. The city residents enjoy the atmosphere and watch the dazzling firecrackers all night while chilling beachside.
For the best experience, you can book a hotel facing Marine Drive and enjoy the firecracker show peacefully while sitting in your bed but it is always more fun to involve others and enjoy collectively.
5. Varanasi
A sacred pilgrimage site Varanasi is a crazy place anytime of the year but it becomes more attractive during the Diwali festival puja. During the five days of Diwali celebration, the city glows with lanterns, diyas, candles, and firecrackers.
Another main attraction of diwali festival puja in Varanasi is Ganga Aarti that takes place on the banks of holy river ganga. The serene beauty of Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi is the most peaceful thing to do on Diwali. After the main 5 days festival, you can wait for few more days to witness the beauty of Dev Dipali where commendable fireworks take place. You can enjoy the serene view while boating in Ganga river.
Diwali festival Puja is a holy occasion which demands a grand celebration all over India. Consider these 5 places if you dream to witness a godly diwali celebration. Don’t get confused between them, just book your tickets for any of these places and you will not regret visiting them during diwali festival puja.
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