Diwali Celebrations India

Madhya Pradesh, located in the heart of India, is known for its glorious past. Ruled by a line of great empires, the state has gone through various cultural assimilation and adaptation. This has given the state a typical character that is found in no other state in India. The fun loving tribes, the exotic landscape, the historic monuments, the colorful festivals have all contributed in making the place a much sought after destination.

Diwali - The Festival of Lights spreads its radiance across India. The vivacity and togetherness of the festival must be experienced to know about it. In the state of Orissa the festival has a style of its own. The procedures vary from the other parts of the country and this adds to the charm of the festival.

Goa, one of the most visited tourist destinations in India celebrates the Diwali festival with great merriment and fanfare. But unlike in other parts of India, the festival in this state is a one day affair and has a special Goan flavor.

The festival of lights is celebrated in the month of aipasi or thula month in Tamil Nadu. The preparation for Diwali begins the day before when the oven is cleaned, smeared with lime and a small prayer is said before applying four vermillion dots on the oven. The cleaned up oven is filled with water for the next day's bath.