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 Introduction
Rajasthan is the land of fairs and festivals. People of Rajasthan look for any excuse to come together in celebration. Such festivities offer them a welcome break from their otherwise tough, rugged lives. Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan, India are celebrated with elaborate rituals and gaiety. Diwali is one of the most popular Hindu Festivals of Rajasthan. It is a festival of light, both literally as well as metaphorically.
History
The origin of Diwali, also called Deepavali, can be traced back to Ramayana, the ancient Hindu epic. The whole kingdom of Ayodhya celebrated the return of Lord Rama after 14 years of exile by lighting diyas (earthen lamps). Since then, lighting diyas has become an integral part of the festivities of Diwali.
Time of celebration
Diwali in Rajasthan is celebrated every year in the months of October-November.
Description
Like most other Hindu Festivals, preparation for Diwali generally starts at least two to three days prior to the festival. A majority of the people clean their homes to prepare for the festival. Some people even refurbish their houses to get it ready for Deepavali. Many families also shop for new clothes as well as for accessories to beautify their homes.
On Diwali, houses all over Rajasthan shine with the twinkle of innumerable candles, diyas and electric lights. The doorways of many houses are also decorated with marigolds and torans of mango leaves. Beautiful Rangolis are drawn using different colored powders at the home's entrance in order to welcome guests. Burning crackers and other fireworks is also an integral part of Deepavali. The night sky on Diwali is illuminated with the glowing lights of fireworks, thereby creating magnificent kaleidoscopic designs on the black canvas of the sky. Indeed, Diwali in Rajasthan is celebrated in a way that's full of enthusiasm and passion.
Diwali also offers the people an opportunity to visit relatives and friends. Thus, this festival allows the people to take some time off from their daily schedule so that they may gather together and take pleasure in the festivities. A wide range of mouth-watering food is also served to the guests who visit their friend's or relative's home. Almost all the homes of Rajasthan would serve you an alluring spread of sweets. Generally, these sweets are prepared by the women of the neighborhood who gather and stir up these delicacies. Some of the notable fares that are on offer during Deepavali are Mawa Kachori, Gonth ke Laddu, Til Ke Laddo, Piste ke Launj, Pheeni, Sohan Papdi, Moti Pak, Besan Barfi, Shakarpara and Jalebi.
So, to experience the aforesaid festivity, visit Rajasthan during Diwali and savor the same.
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