In India, Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated with great diversity and enthusiasm. Here’s a list of 20 best destinations to visit in India during this festival:
1.Ayodhya
Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, is famous for its grand celebration of Diwali with millions of diyas lighting up the city.
2.Amritsar
The Golden Temple in Amritsar gets illuminated with countless lights and fireworks during Diwali, making it a stunning sight.
3.Varanasi
Diwali is celebrated with a spectacular display of fireworks and Ganga Aarti on the ghats in Varanasi which is known as the spiritual heart of India.
4.Udaipur
Rooftop and lakeside Diwali celebrations are famous in Udaipur and this Light Festival offers a royal experience.
5.Jaipur
Also known as the Pink City, Jaipur comes alive during Diwali with dazzling lights and a competition for the most beautifully decorated market.
6.Goa
Goa celebrates Diwali by burning a statue of the demon Narakasura and is also famous for its lively casinos and gambling.
7.Ahmedabad
Like Delhi, Ahmedabad observes a 5-day Diwali celebration with a mix of eco-friendly initiatives and fireworks.
8.Kolkata
Diwali is celebrated as Kali Puja, in Kolkata, with beautifully decorated Goddess Kali idols and a vibrant atmosphere.
9.Madurai
Madurai, the third-largest city in Tamil Nadu, celebrates Diwali with rituals, oil baths, and delicious traditional food.
10.Pushkar
This oasis town hosts the annual camel fair during Diwali, where thousands of camels are dressed up and paraded.
11.Gujarat
With house decorations, processions, and tribal-style rituals, Diwali in Gujarat marks the end of one year and the beginning of the next.
12.Mysuru
Mysore Palace and other places in the city light up during Diwali, with sharing sweets being a significant part of the celebration.
13.Mumbai
Major spot to witness spectacular firework displays during Diwali is the city’s seafront promenade, Marine Drive.
14.Kovalam
Kovalam Beach, in Kerala becomes a beautiful sight with tourists lighting diyas and fireworks.
15.Odisha
Along with the lighting of lamps and processions, Diwali is celebrated with Kali Puja and the unique Badabadua Daka ceremony.
16.Agra
Agra decorates its streets and houses with colorful lamps and statues of Lord Ram. Although not as grand as neighboring states.
17.Assam
Assam celebrates Diwali for five days with rituals, decorating homes, and offering food to the poor.
18.Chennai
The southern city observes Diwali with oil baths, worship, sweet sharing, and vibrant fireworks.
19.Jammu
Diwali is celebrated with traditions in Jammu and Kashmir, including fasting, worshiping Goddess Lakshmi, and exchanging gifts.
20.Bengaluru
The diverse city of Bangalore comes alive during Diwali with Diya-lit homes and illuminated shops, along with firecrackers and sweets.
India’s rich culture and heritage is shown through these diverse celebrations. The importance of Diwali in various regions is signified through their way of celebrating the festival. Among the multitude of experiences, visitors can choose the places to enjoy the festival of lights in their preferred way.
