{"id":80,"date":"2014-10-21T17:41:26","date_gmt":"2014-10-21T12:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/?p=80"},"modified":"2020-10-19T17:38:04","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T12:08:04","slug":"10-ways-to-celebrate-diwali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/10-ways-to-celebrate-diwali\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Celebrate Diwali"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Diwali, or Deepavali, is a festival of lights celebrated by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. \u00a0Here are 11 things to do during Diwali and right after.<\/p>\n<p>Diwali may be celebrated the way it is because, as with most customs, that\u2019s how it is done. Some may even be clueless as to what the festival represents. See, e.g., Diwali explained by an NRI kid.<\/p>\n<p>For an informed opinion, see <a href=\"http:\/\/kids.nationalgeographic.com\/kids\/stories\/peopleplaces\/diwali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this National Geographic explanation for kids<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SuiAW_6XKVM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barack Obama\u2019s Diwali greetings<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1320\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SuiAW_6XKVM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>And for an audio-visual reminder of how best to celebrate Diwali, read on.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Tidy up your home<\/h2>\n<div id=\"cke_pastebin\">De-clutter your home! \u00a0Give away clothes and other belongings that you haven\u2019t used in the last 6 months. \u00a0Keep organized the things that you do use. \u00a0Once you have tidied up, you will be reminded that the benefits of having a clean, clutter-free living space include a relaxing atmosphere and greater productivity. \u00a0Who wouldn\u2019t want that?<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/tidy-up.jpg\" alt=\"tidy-up\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/tidy-up.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/tidy-up-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/the_eternal_voyageur\/3018617325\" rel=\"nofollow\">the_eternal_voyageur<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Make your home more inviting with <em>rangoli<\/em> or\u00a0<em>kolam<\/em> patterns<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t have the skills to create beautiful, elaborate patterns with rice and colored powders? \u00a0Make do with smaller, stick-on patterns.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/2.jpg\" alt=\"rangoli\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/2-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Image courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/justaslice\/4015096209\" rel=\"nofollow\">justaslice<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Get gifts for your loved ones<\/h2>\n<div id=\"cke_pastebin\">To love is to give. \u00a0So, give. \u00a0Not sure what to get your loved ones? \u00a0Just ask.<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/3.jpg\" alt=\"gifts\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/3-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Image courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stevendepolo\/3703145222\" rel=\"nofollow\">stevendepolo<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. Remember the less fortunate and give to charity<\/h2>\n<p>Spread some cheer. \u00a0You could donate, for instance, to those who are coping with the aftermath of Cyclone Hudhud.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1320\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x-O4aHHZAzg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>(See related compilation of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/blog\/best-diwali-ads-and-short-films-of-2014?rm_ruid=131\">the most memorable Diwali ads and short films of 2014<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>5. Wear new clothes<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s festive season. \u00a0Put on your finest!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Wear new clothes\" width=\"400\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/4.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/4-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Image courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/13070711@N03\/14157885440\" rel=\"nofollow\">13070711@N03<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. Light lamps and place them inside and outside \u00a0your home<\/h2>\n<p>Where there is darkness, let there be light. \u00a0Not just figuratively, but also literally. \u00a0Use common sense, though, and keep lit lamps away from flammable materials.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Light lamps\" width=\"400\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/5.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/5-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Image courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/peddhapati\/10676036843\" rel=\"nofollow\">peddhapati<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7. Pray for wealth and prosperity in the coming year<\/h2>\n<p>Remember, there\u2019s power in prayer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/9.jpg\" alt=\"Offer prayers\" width=\"400\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/9.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/9-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Image courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rejik\/8677275140\" rel=\"nofollow\">rejik<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>8. Light not fireworks. \u00a0Yes, you heard it right.<\/h2>\n<p>Miss the racket that fireworks make? \u00a0Make do with an audio recording instead:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1320\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gFKbHnKMjLE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Please, keep it a clean and safe Diwali.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Exchange sweets with relatives and friends<\/h2>\n<div>To those who have sweet, supportive things to say to you all year round, how about offering sweet, sugary treats?<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sweet.jpg\" alt=\"Exchange sweets\" width=\"400\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sweet.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sweet-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Image courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/anshu_si\/5147659533\" rel=\"nofollow\">anshu_si<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>10. Enjoy a Diwali feast with family<\/h2>\n<p>A family that feasts together, stays together.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/8.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy Diwali feast with family\" width=\"352\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/8.jpg 352w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/8-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Image courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/parvindersingh\/4031362632\" rel=\"nofollow\">parvindersingh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, here\u2019s a bonus tip:<\/p>\n<h2>11. Work off the extra pounds you put on during Diwali<\/h2>\n<p>Come up with a 30-day exercise plan. \u00a0Want to make sure your lifestyle changes are sustainable? \u00a0Take baby steps towards\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foggmethod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">forming healthy new habits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1320\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AdKUJxjn-R8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Editor&#8217;s note:<\/p>\n<p>Check out this list of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/south-indian-sweets-and-snacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> 12 South Indian Sweets and Snacks<\/a> that North Indians must try this Diwali.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diwali, or Deepavali, is a festival of lights celebrated by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. \u00a0Here are 11 things to do during Diwali and right after. 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