This year the festivals have been extra special for us because they were our first in the new house. And Diwali being the most favourite festival in our family, we went all out for it. Here is how the house looked on the big night, all lit up, and resplendent like a bride on her wedding day!
Preparations for Diwali began a week before. Braving traffic jams and parking paranoia, we got candles and diyas from the famous Diwali Mela at Blind School. This mela or fair is more than 30 years old, and has rows and rows of such interesting stalls. But most importantly, I must say the quality of the products made at the Blind School is exceptionally good. Our candles outlasted all the others in the neighbourhood! :)
To add to our decor, we made paper lanterns made at home. Fun thing to do with the kids too.
Rangoli patterns and loads of marigold flowers completed the special Diwali look.
The tiny feet of Goddess Lakshmi leading up to our main door. As per traditional thought, she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and this ensures that she stays with us through the year!
And of course, the special Lakshmi puja that is such an important part of this festival in my husband's family. Love the warmth of the oranges and yellows in this picture.... and the glow of the candles and diyas.
We finished off the celebrations with a final show of crackers on the rooftop which the kids really enjoyed.
Hope your Diwali was wonderful, warm and loving. Wishing all my readers a prosperous year ahead!
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1 comment:
lovely, pretty :) the gloden glow of the candles and diyas really makes everything look so warm and very beautiful.
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