Diwali. A festival that unites India. When I was younger, Diwali was just a vacation. I was never a fan of fireworks, but the lights sure fascinated me. As I grew older, the meaning of Diwali deepened. Lighting diyas in every corner of the Belgav house, hanging a lantern in every balcony in the Pune house, Diwali brought light to my life and my heart. In the US, Diwali has been very important in my life. The festival has helped me stay connected with my country and my people.
One Diwali I had the opportunity to visit Deepostav at Saras Baug in Pune. I had only slept for two hours that night, and was up and out of the house at three in the morning. My friends and I went to the Talyatla Ganpati temple before the crowds started to gather in the park. Slowly, people started setting up the light displays. Rangoli filled with color and light! Floating lanterns in the air. It was mesmerizing. We climbed to the highest point in the garden, and looked over the beautiful lightscape.
One Diwali I had the opportunity to visit Deepostav at Saras Baug in Pune. I had only slept for two hours that night, and was up and out of the house at three in the morning. My friends and I went to the Talyatla Ganpati temple before the crowds started to gather in the park. Slowly, people started setting up the light displays. Rangoli filled with color and light! Floating lanterns in the air. It was mesmerizing. We climbed to the highest point in the garden, and looked over the beautiful lightscape.
