How these Mumbaikars are celebrating Diwali with tradition, food, firecrackers
Updated On: 14 November, 2023 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
With Diwali here, mid-day.com spoke to three Mumbaikars who revealed their plans for the festival of lights. They will not only be soaking in traditions but also gorging on good food and lighting up the night sky with firecrackers
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This year, Diwali is being celebrated on November 12. Photo Courtesy: Pooja Shah Thanawala
Diya Maniar is really excited for this Diwali, especially because she couldn`t celebrate the festival of lights in a big way in the last three years of the Covid-19 pandemic. "I am looking forward to celebrating the festival with my family and close friends by sharing delicious meals and lighting up our home with vibrant diyas and decorations.” While they will be conducting a special puja as a family, Maniar is excited about one more aspect. "Our celebration will also include a sparkle of fireworks—especially for my younger brother, who loves them," shares the excited 19-year-old.
Every year, Indians around the world celebrate Diwali during this time of the year. The occasion, which is popularly known as the `Festival of Lights`, because of the lighting of diyas and firecrackers, is celebrated over five days, with the third day observed as the main celebration. This year, November 12 is the main day, as celebrations started earlier this week. It will be followed by Govardhan Puja or Hindu New Year, and Bhau Beej. As always, Mumbaikars are excited for the festival. It is not only because of how it is celebrated in the country but also because of how people from different parts of India call the city their home. The celebration is marked with food, tradition, and firecrackers, and Maniar’s family has already got that underway in the city.
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