21/10/2025
Diwali -The Festival Where Everyone is Connected.
Every year, Diwali reminds me how deeply this festival is woven into every layer of our society.
When Goddess Lakshmi came from Samudra Manthan,it was the result of deep effort and churning — not luck.
When Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after Ravan Vadha, it was the moment of coming home after a long, victorious journey.
Even today, the same spirit runs through everything around us.
Sweet shops are full, boxes tied since morning till midnight.
Tailors are working late to deliver the new outfits.
Handloom and ready-made stores are overflowing.
Gold, silver, and diamonds are being bought despite their highest prices.
Electronic shops are full -phones, TVs, mixers, fridges, washing machines, gadgets - everything is moving.
Two-wheelers and cars are being registered on Dhanteras, and government offices stay open just so property papers can be signed on the same day.
Homes,shops get deep cleaning, new paints.
Furniture, mattresses, bedsheets, and curtains -everyone wants their home refreshed before the guests arrive.
New utensils, thalis, puja samagri, torans, and wall hangings-every small item has a story.
Even people buying simple jhadus, diyas, ghee, oil, and wicks - the demand is so high that supply falls short.
Rangoli colors, flowers, garlands, aam ke patte, ganna, dhaniya, supari -each of them gets its moment of importance.
Sweets, dry fruits, namkeen, biscuits, chocolates — all in fancy boxes for gifting.
Perfumes, watches, clothes, shoes, handbags -the gifting industry is at its peak.
House painters, electricians, plumbers - everyone has work lined up.
And in between all this rush-the street vendors, diya makers, flower sellers, grocery shop owners -every one of them has a reason to smile.
Sweepers get bonuses, temples are decorated, and even monks and beggars collect extra money with joy — it’s their bonus time too.
Children get new shoes, clothes, sweets, toys — no one says no to them thes
