Friday, March 20, 2009

Diwali Mela

As Diwali is round the corner, one can see the preparations going on with great pomp and energy. In India, you would find big and colorful tents at different places. These indicate that Diwali is going to be celebrated with a big bash again this year.

Diwali Activities

People at community level, offices and even multinational companies organize Diwali Melas. A Mela is basically a marketplace where people are entertained while they spend their time shopping. During the festive season of Diwali, numerous such fests are organized so that people would find all things they looking to celebrate Diwali under one roof. With a huge flock of people flooding in these fairs and fests exhibit the never dying enthusiasm of Indians for the festival of Diwali. Not just people go for shopping, but they participate in cultural programs, game competitions, Diwali activities and have a great time.

Diwali Fetes

There is something or the other for person of every age group and gender. While women find it exciting due to the stalls of clothes, accessories and even that of henna, men get to socialize with their friends. On the other hand kids love watching funny acts of jugglers, puppeteers and clowns. For them special swings are installed. Adults can enjoy the swing rides as well. Youngsters find it interesting for they get to have a party like atmosphere. Popular songs playing at the backdrop of all the activities add to the charisma of the celebrations.

Involvement in various activities lead to winning lots of prizes, which bring forth a sign pf prosperity and boost up moral of the winner. When the fest in organized by a multinational company the prizes are big and more alluring. In such grand affairs, the performances by renowned actors or singers is a must to have.

These Diwali fetes start around five to six days prior to Diwali day and generally continue till the next day of the festival. Now that we have got the idea of how Diwali fees are indulging and entertaining as well, it would not be a surprise that surveys show that these fests have actually helped cutting the pollution caused due to crackers. People find offering prayers and enjoying the activities that only at community level firecrackers are burst, which is extremely less than the individuals bursting firecrackers.

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