There is no mistake in calling India a country of festivals. People of different communities and religions live in India, hence some festival or other is celebrated throughout the year in this country.
The tradition of celebrating festivals in different parts of India is also very special. Diwali is also a festival which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in every corner of the country. In a way, Diwali is also called the biggest festival in the country.
People of all religions celebrate Diwali together, but in some parts of the country, Diwali is celebrated in a very special way, which people come from far and wide to see.
In this article, we are going to tell you about some places in India where Diwali is celebrated in a very special way. You can also come here for a walk.
How is Diwali celebrated in Varanasi?
Domestic as well as foreign tourists come to Varanasi city of Uttar Pradesh, India to witness the festival of Diwali. Diwali is celebrated here in a grand manner.
It is said that in Varanasi, on the day of Diwali, the gods and goddesses come to earth to take a dip in the river Ganga. That's why Diwali here is considered very special.
How is Diwali celebrated in South India?
People often search for how Diwali is celebrated in South India. In such a situation, let us tell you that in many places in South India, Narakasura Chaturdashi is celebrated a day before Diwali.
Yes, according to mythological belief, Lord Krishna had killed Rakshasura a day before Diwali. Therefore this festival is celebrated a day before Diwali. It is said that the next day, people of the Tamil community apply oil on the body and perform puja. Many people also worship on this special occasion.
Diwali in Punjab is a very special
Although the festival of Diwali is celebrated with great enthusiasm in almost every city of Punjab, in some parts of Punjab, Diwali is celebrated in a unique style.
It is said that on the day of Diwali, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Hargobind Singh, was released from jail. In such a situation, in some parts of Punjab, Diwali is celebrated as 'BandiChhod' day. It is said that on this day, lamps are lit in many parts of the state and bhajan-kirtan is also performed.
Gujarat's Diwali is very special
Gujarat is famous all over the world for its traditional culture and attire. Just as Navratri here is famous all over the world, Diwali is also celebrated in a very special way.
It is said that in Gujarat the New Year starts from the next day of Diwali. Many people believe that Gujarati people celebrate BestuVaras on this day. Apart from this, Gujarati people worship Goddess Lakshmi with great pomp and show on the day of Diwali.
