Celebrate ‘Diwali’ - the Festival of Lights at Taj
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A Diwali floor decoration |
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Diwali fireworks |
The Taj Samudra celebrates ‘Diwali’ at the South lawns today.
Experience a spectacular display of fireworks while you danceto the
latest Bollywood tracks spun by hotel’s DJ and indulges in a lavish
festive dinner of authentic Indian extravagance.
‘Diwali’, the Hindu festival of lights, celebrates the victory of
good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. The
festival itself extends over five jubilant and celebrative days. It is
marked by lines of lamps, fireworks and the exchange of sweets and gifts
that all lend to the grandeur of this occasion. Diwali festival is one
of the most auspicious and grand occasions which is celebrated with
great zeal and warmth among all races and religions. In India, ‘Diwali’
represents a time when streetscapes are adorned with small, decorated
earthenware oil lamps called diyas.
Mythology has it that the lamps are lit to help the goddess of wealth
and prosperity ‘Lakshmi’ find her way into people’s homes. Every home -
lowly or mighty - the hut of the poor or the mansion of the rich -
shines with the glow of twinkling diyas or candles to welcome ‘Lakshmi’.
Regardless of the mythological explanation, what the festival of
lights stands for a reaffirmation of hope and a renewed commitment to
friendship, goodwill and prosperity for all - in its true essence it is
a celebration of the joys of life.
Diwali lamps |
Diwalisweets |
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