DIWALI......FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS...LET IT BE A
POLLUTION FREE DIWALI !!!...PLAY SAFE..

DIWALI is one of the most favourite festivals of  India...Young or old, everyone looks  forward
to Diwali....It's also known as FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS....the whole city glitters with  different
hues of lights. Diyas, candles, twinkling lights,
candles and a variety of lanterns....Oh! It's a beautiful sight!!!
Rangoli adorns most of the entrance of households. Designs made with coloured powder are considered auspicious. Flowery designs or diyas are most popular..powders made with haldi....flour .... leaf powder add beauty to highlite different colours.

Preperations for Diwali are done much in advance. Homes are thoroughly cleaned....as it is believed that Goddess Laxmi visits your home..The story  of Diwali celebration goes back countless years. Shri Ram , Sita and Laxman returned home after 14 years of exile in the deep jungles. Sita, wife of Ram was kidnapped by the evil RAWAN...After a fierce battle , Rawan was killed by Shri Ram, so they finally returned home.People were so happy when Shri Ram returned that they lit their homes with lights and diyas...to welcome their beloved idol....Ram and Sita.

According to Hindu religion...on Diwali day ..
Ganpati and Laxmi are also worshipped..these idols are adorned and placed amongst flowers, sweets...diyas etc. as they are symbols of wealth and prosperity. Mango leaves and marigold flower strings adorn entrance doors and puja rooms.The markets are flooded with a variety of sweets..gifts are exchanged amongst relatives and friends......Now comes the climax after the evening prayers...bursting
Crackers!!!!

LET'S SAY NO TO CRACKERS.!! Sounds dull and disappointing....doesn't it??...but we all should realize the consequences of polluting the air!!!
Heaps of smoke clouds the atmosphere  with toxins and poison.....it becomes difficult to breathe.  ..So  much smog causes irritation in the eyes and lungs  ..Not only that, we are burning  our own money.!! Diwali is not complete without crackers!! People throng to see the sky lit up with fireworks!!All kids love
to hold the simple sparkler in their hands....but make them realize it's polluting fresh air!!

There are other ways to make your Diwali joyful and interesting....donate sweets and clothes to the poor.....who can't afford the simple means of celebrating DIWALI...See the happiness on their faces and glittering eyes..
You will definately feel good on this auspicious day .....specially when the poor bless you for your kindness!!! Your money is worth spending on the poor !! Let their Diwali be a joyous one....and let yourself be blessed!!!

This is a day to pray to Ganesha and Laxmi...
People play cards whole night as winning on this auspicious night is considered very lucky!
Card players are addicted to playing TEEN PATTI...It's  a nice way to play a safe Diwali...let it not be gambling....but a healthy play.....So enjoy your Diwali ...and SAY NO TO CRACKERS!