Sparkling Diwali- The festival that lights up everyone mood and smile to everyone face. Let’s explore the beautiful festival of lights in various parts of the country. We have taken the best destination in India to see the beauty of this sparkling festival of Diwali how it lights up the spirits and how tradition continues everywhere.

In a few days from now, Lord Rama shall come back home and the elated people will welcome him by lightening Diya’s, fireworks and disseminating sweets and gifts. Diwali does brighten up people’s mood, businesses and frankly the entire country! It’s one of those festivals that ties people from almost every religion, caste and community together. Here are the top 7 destination to spend your Diwali:
 

1.    Jaipur - city known its beauty at diwali
Much of the beauty of Diwali comes from the warm glow of lights and lamps which adorn streets, homes, and shops. One of the best places to experience this is in the "Pink City" of Jaipur, in Rajasthan, where not just buildings but whole markets are illuminated. Each year, there's a competition for the best decorated and most brilliantly lit up market. Cultural shows and performance at market area grab people attention uplifting the spirit of Diwali.

2.    Amritsar – The beauty of Golden temple draped like a bride
A scared and holy Diwali is one of the most magical feelings ever. The Golden Temple of Amritsar is draped with brightly lit Diya’s on the Diwali evening making it an extravagant spectacle for the onlookers. The reflection of the Diya’s on the water creates a truly magical environment not only for the people that are celebrating it, but also the people who are witnessing it. Given the fact that on the same day as Diwali, the Sikh celebrates Bandi Chhor Divas, which marks the celebration of the return of the Sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji from Mughal imprisonment, the Golden Temple is draped in lights.

3.    Goa - Demon Narakasura burn & Gambling all night
Watch Demon Narakasura Get Burned, the focus of Diwali celebrations is on the destruction of demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna. Competitions are held in every village and city to see who can make the biggest and scariest effigy of the demon. Some are really huge! They're burned at dawn on Narakasura Chaturdashi, the day before the main day of Diwali. As gambling is also a popular activity during Diwali, you might want to try your luck at one of Goa's top casinos as well.    

4.    Varanasi - Firework over the scared river Ganga    
We all know how pretty of a place Varanasi can be, but it becomes even more wonderful and beautiful during the festival of Diwali with a constant stream of firecrackers and fireworks going off all night long. Our special highlight is the Ganga Aarti ghats illuminated with candles, and diyas (earthen lamps) that are floated down the river it’s the most beautiful view. It coincides with the Ganga Mahotsav cultural festival.

5.    Kolkatta – Attend Kali puja
While most people in India worship Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali, the main day of the festival is celebrated as Kali Puja in Kolkata and West Bengal (as well as Odisha, Tripura and Assam). It coincides with Lakshmi Puja. Kolkata's Kali temples -- Kalighat, Belur Math and Dakshineswar -- attract a huge number of devotees. Just the day before the Puja, the entire city is lightened with candles, colorful electric bulbs and diyas in order to celebrate the beginning of the important day at midnight.

6.    Mumbai – Sky full of glittering star’s
While many cities in India stake claim for the best Diwali celebration, Mumbai truly proves that it celebrates the festival of lights like no other. It may not be one of the most traditional venues to witness Diwali, but it is arguably one of the most spectacular. A place that offers you some best experiences to celebrate Diwali would be Marine Drive. The arc of the Queens necklace provides a brilliant backdrop as the exploding fireworks are reflected in the sparkling waters of the bay.

7.    Purushwadi - Bonfire Diwali
A small village located on a hill along the Mumbai-Nashik highway. Families in this little town light a bonfire on the night of Diwali and cook local food, while infants move from door to door, singing traditional songs, inviting each household to pour oil into their oil lamps, mounted atop a handmade bundle of sticks. If you see yourself celebrating a quiet and peaceful Diwali, this is the place to be.


“The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightning shine? All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali.”