Do you feel the festive vibes already? The celebrations have started and as different parts of the country get ready to celebrate Diwali in their own special ways one thing that unites India is the dream for a blessed tomorrow!
Ganga Aarti, Varanasi
15 days after Diwali, the ghats of Ganga at Varanasi light up to celebrate Dev Deepawali. The Ganga aarti is performed during this festival - in Varanasi.
Kali puja, Kolkata
Kolkata celebrates Kali Puja to pray to the Goddess of liberation and power, Kali - at Kolkata.
Death of Narakasura, Hyderabad
Diwali marks the death of Dravidian king, Narakasura. Similar to Dusshera, the effigy of Narakasura is burnt on this day across Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad.
Mysore Palace, Karnataka
The Mysore Palace will be beautifully lit up for Diwali welcoming visitors at Mysore Palace, Karnataka.
Traditional Lanterns, Mumbai
A symbol of removing evil and darkness, lanterns are hung over streets across Maharashtra on Diwali — in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Choti Diwali, Bihar
A day before Diwali, Bihar celebrates Choti Diwali - small diwali - at Bihar
Lights to heaven, Orrisa
A day before Diwali, Bihar celebrates Choti Diwali - small diwali - at Bihar
Author : Musafir.com