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Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated widely across India. Diwali in Delhi starts with Dussehra. Makeshift stages are set up rendering the entire drama of Ramlila. As Diwali approaches people renovate their houses and indulge in a shopping spree.
Features:
Markets are thronged by shoppers.
People buy new clothes
Shopkeepers keep their shops remain open till the afternoon to usher in sales and in turn prosperity.
Sweets and dry fruits are distributed
In every nook and corner you will find the enacting of the scene from Ramayana- of Rama emerging victorious against Ravana
Houses are illuminated with bulbs and Lakshmi Puja is also held in some households
Some houses follow the ritual of immersing a silver coin in milk, after which the milk is sprinkled across the house
The main events of the festival are First Day: Dhanteras, Second Day: Choti Diwali, Roop Chaturdashi, Third Day: Laxmi Pujan, Bandi Chhor Diwas, Fourth Day: Goverdhan puja, Annakoot and Fifth Day: Bhai Dooj
Season:
Diwali takes place around November-December.
Diwali in Delhi is celebrated with color and vibrancy. Tourtoindia.com offers further information on Diwali in Delhi. To book tours please enter your queries in the form below.
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