Glimpses of Diwali :: Festive decor inspiration

 'Diwali Jhalak'...Glimpses of Diwali...
from my humble nest...:)


 All darkness is far away,
  illuminate your soul,
as light is on its way...

Moments...Moments

'Memories of Moments'...celebrated together

with family and friends,
joy and happiness
in abundance.

'The Festival of Lights'...

and Diwali design inspirations 

with flowers and flowers...

 candles and 'diyas'...

 Bright sparkles of contentment

May lights triumph over darkness.

Diwali ki dhero shubhkamnaye!!

Shubh Deepavali !!!

May the beauty of this festive season

illuminates our spirits,

the merriment of this divine festival may surround us forever...

...And A Very Happy Halloween to you all !!

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Flavour of Diwali....A letter from Singapore...:)

 While  I am busy writing this emotional post
living in a faraway land,
back home in India
the picture must be something like this:


All the small  clay lamps are lit up by now;
the yellow of the Marigold, 
the red of  the 'Kum-kum',
the pink of the Lotus,
the garlands, sequins 
'puja thalis' and 'rangolis',
are all painting beautifully
the dazzling images of Diwali, The Festival of Lights.

The word 'Diwali'  originates from the Sanskrit word 'Deepavali'
which means 'Rows of Lights' !
 The auspicious 'Ammavaasa'
in the month of 'Kartik',
the glittering 'diyas' and lanterns,
and the beautiful fireworks and sound of crackers
announces the arrival of the most vibrant festival of my country.

   

While my humble nest is slowly getting the makeover 

for 'The Festival of Joy and Happiness'

the lady of the house

is now deeply missing

the magical flavour of her motherland.

When the whole world is soaking in

the warm autumn colours...

happy yellow, bright orange 

burnt red and gold...

then comes 'Diwali',

our very own 'Autumn Festival'!

Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama

after his 14 years of exile...

this is The Festival of Home Coming

Yes, happy home coming.

Yes, for me Diwali means India.

To be precise, it is Delhi,

the gorgeous capital city 

which is ever enthusiastic

in celebrating life.

Beautiful autumn in Northern India,

 fragrant, crisp air,

people dressed in vibrant colours,

a festive mood everywhere,

'pujas' in temples,

flowers and garlands,

Marigold and Lotus,

'Haldi' and 'Kum-kum',

long queues in front of 'mithai' (sweet) shops,

fairs and exhibitions in every nook and corner,

and dazzling fireworks in display ;

Yes, I can keep going on and on...

To add, special offerings made to Goddess 'Lakshmi',

The Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity.

  

This is the festival

to drive away the shadows of evil,

to enlighten the inner soul,

to express the warm Indian hospitality.

 This is another gorgeous 'Diwali'
in this little tropical island.
I am off to prepare some sweets for family and friends
(what is Diwali without homemade sweets)..
Please do not forget to share your thoughts on
what is your plan for this Diwali.


This is a pre-Diwali design post. For more inspirations, stay tuned.

Wish You All A Very Happy Diwali 

and Dhanteras !!!




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On the Festival of Lights...:)

Are you ready for Diwali...?...:)

Hello Monday folks...:)

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A Beach Themed Table Top....Happy Diwali :)

Oh..The last weekend...!! was really really busy....though normally all my weekends are super hectic...with all those crazy to do lists, shopping, kids, their homework, outings and all that ;)....but this Pre-Diwali-Weekend was MAAAAD!...TRULY!!.... I had to finish  my DIY projects before Diwali...it was my promise to me ..:)....and all those cleaning and gifts and shopping and all....am running too late for this time...and don't know how will finish..:(

After the maddening weekend I set up this Diwali Themed Decor for a soothing evening....

A Beach Themed Table Top.... The Last Sunday Night....and my home-sweet-home !!!

Tea light candles....wine glasses...candle holders, a little(blue) glass duckling....blue hues, shells and pebbles....white Orchids...some soft music at the background....just to set the festive mood.... and ....here it goes..:)

                                                          

                                                                                    

                                                                                 

                                                                                 

Wish You All A Very Happy Diwali ...:)

                                                                                         

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