Playing of cards is the most important
Diwali game. People from affluent and rich society as well as hailing from middle-class play the game of cards the whole night to celebrate the unique festivity of Diwali. It is in fact the legendary game for the Diwali celebration. According to Hindu mythology, on the eve of Diwali, Goddess Parvati played the game of cards with her husband Lord Shiva. Hence, it is believed that whoever played cards or participated in gambling would be blessed with prosperity and good luck.
In fact, some of the people of North India believe that if an individual wins while gambling on Diwali, he or she would be successful throughout year and would have wealth coming his or her way. Some others also believe that if a person does not gamble on the day of Diwali, then he/she would be reincarnated as a donkey in his/her next life. This is unlikable, as the donkey carries heavy loads on his back throughout his life. On the other hand, some people gamble on Diwali in order to focus of the unpredictability of Goddess Lakshmi and Lady Luck. They believe that this will create a sense of balance in monetary success.
Various Diwali games are the center of attraction for both children and elders. Cracking of fireworks is also interesting game for children. Even elders actively participate in enjoying aerial fireworks and other crackers. Some of the people also organize grand Diwali celebration party where they organize for different games for children as well as for elders. It can group game like playing Lotto Housie or musical chairs. Drum-charad is also one of the favorite games. Besides, playing 'antakshari' is the oldest of all the games and every individual loves to be a part of it.
There is a wide collection of games in the market during the Diwali that can be given as Diwali gifts. Children will love to receive
Diwali games. It will show your love and affection to your near and dear ones. It is form of showing your warmth and affection.
However, during the Satyuga, when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya, no firecrackers existed. People commemorated their heroic king by lighting oil filled lamps (diyas). The origin of Fireworks can be traced back in China. Enjoying the event with Fireworks is a modern mantra.
Firecrackers come in a diverse range. There are some that soothes your eyes, some of them are ear deafening and many constitute both the traits. While they light up the Amavasya night of Diwali, Firecrackers have been amidst controversy since last two-three decades. It has become a major cause of spreading pollution in the atmosphere. During Diwali, Anti Cracker Campaigns are on their full swing. Government too orders only a restricted selling of Firecrackers. Not only it harms the environment, but its also the reason of raising Child Labour in India. Many unprivileged children die of suffocation and other breathing diseases while working in Firecracker factories.
