It was Diwali yesterday. This is the only time of the year when you see a feeling of togetherness, feeling of spreading love and smiles and best wishes all around you.
For me, this Diwali was very special. I had a couple of reasons to feel excited..like my new home, new car and most importantly my entire family in India.
The only thing which was upsetting was I could not wish a few of my friends due some xyz reasons.
Although my health didnt allow me to stress myself much, but there is something very special about this festival that it gives you extra energy to spend. My day started with searching for Rangoli patterns (my favorate activity on Diwali), and then buying flowers and colors, and most importantly negotiating with the shopkeepers to give some discount on the above-normal prices. And then, in the evening, lighted up the entire house and did the Lakshmi Puja. And then it was time for some crackers. I remember my childhood days when I used to burn plenty of crackers until I was taught in school about Air Pollution. But since this Diwali was special with all family members (including my american nephews & indian niece), fireworks couldnt be missed. My 4-year old nephew imagined a flower-pot (what we call 'anaar' in hindi) to be a monster who was growing in size until someone shooted at it and made it fall to death. Wow, I never imagined a flower-pot to be a growing monster until now..:-)
Soon the festival season is going to end, but the fun never ends.
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