Diwali celebrations by NRI's
Sasha Sachin , VI-B, ICSK Amman
Monday, October 25, 2021
Diwali is around the corner and the various events being organized all over the world show that the illustrious Indian festival has evolved into such a big global phenomenon that its name does not require much explanation. The festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, is associated with fireworks, sumptuous feasts, new clothes and bright lights in India, and Non-resident Indians have managed to include most of these elements in their celebrations as well.
Diwali is the traditional festival of lights celebrated in India with great grandeur. The house decorations, dinner parties, and gift exchange are some of the famous traditions of Diwali that add more fun to celebrations. It is also the time of the year when people travel back home to get together with their friends and family. Yes, the endless longing for those NRI friends and family members finally ends on Diwali. Also, it is the perfect time to put Diwali celebration ideas into actions and make the most of this special occasion.
But what about those NRI friends and relatives, who couldn’t manage to come back to India for Diwali? One can always send traditional Diwali gifts and sweets to their NRI friends and family members and offer them the flavour of India on foreign land. Away from their motherland, the ethnic Diwali gifts will enhance their festive spirit and help them celebrate the occasion with great fun and fervour.
Delightful & Craving Indian Diwali Sweets
Anyone who has ever tasted Indian sweets can never forget their delightful flavour and always crave for them. One can send their NRI friends and family members traditional Indian sweets on Diwali, such as rasgulla, gulab jamun, soan papdi, kaju katli, motichoor laddoo, besan laddoo, etc. Away from their country, these lip-smacking sweets will offer their taste buds the heavenly flavour of Indian culture that will make their Diwali celebrations even more special.
Gifting Lord Ganesha & Lakshmi Idols
Gifting the NRI friends Ganesha and Lakshmi idols on Diwali is a great way to shower them with wishes and blessings and let them celebrate this auspicious festival in a ritualistic manner.
Diyas:: Symbol of love,joy,& knowledge
Diyas are the most traditional décor items for Diwali that symbolize knowledge and existence of positivity. One can send designer diyas as Diwali gifts to their friends abroad. The beautifully decorated diyas will add to the festive spirit and fill their home with the light of love, joy, and knowledge.
Gold & Silver Coins:: Offering Prosperity & good luck
It is a very common tradition to gift gold and silver coins on Diwali. There are Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi images drawn on the coins and gifting them to friends and loved ones on Diwali is a great way to wish them prosperity and good luck in life. One can send gold and silver coins to their friends and family members abroad along with loads of love and warm Diwali wishes.
The spiritual significance of Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. It is celebrated to honor Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom and Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth.
Diwali boxes/ Pooja boxes
The pooja boxes equipped with essential pooja items, such as mauli, rose water, ganga jal, haldi, kumkum, panchmeva, etc. are excellent to gift on Diwali and help friends and family members in abroad to perform Diwali pooja in a ritualistic manner.
The handicraft items beautifully portray the art, culture, and tradition of the country. The Indian handicraft items include a wide array of decorative items, such as idols, figurines, and wall arts. One can send these handicraft items to their NRI friends and family members on Diwali and help them add a traditional Indian touch to their home décor.
These awesome gift ideas will surely enhance the festive spirit of your loved ones abroad and give them memories galore to cherish forever.
Happy, Safe & Prosperous Diwali
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