Happy Diwali 2019!

*'Diwali is no longer exciting for us adults. It is only for children!’*

Whenever I hear this clichéd utterance from someone, I smile. Diwali is not exciting?! You either gotta’ be kidding me or you are, respected sir/madam, a blatant liar. Like the forbidden tinge of excitement one feels when one hears the name of a long-last crush, all of us feel at least a hint of excitement every time we even hear the name of this festival. From fireworks to delicious snacks, new clothes to visits from friends and relatives, people of every age group have something to look forward to in Diwali. This is a festival that means fun for all the age groups.

Not just that, even for people across economic and social barriers, this is a festival that means grandeur. Even the economically least privileged person in the society ensures to provide well for one’s family and oneself on this auspicious day. Thus, this is a festival that everyone looks forward to. 

For the whole of this week, I have been wishing everyone I come across to have a great festival – cab drivers, security guards at malls and departmental stores, parking lot attendants, sales people at showrooms, neighbors, colleagues and even strangers. Whenever I utter ‘Happy Diwali’, I could see a glint in their eyes and a genuine smile across their face! Yes. They ALL love this festival and they all want to celebrate it big. 

What makes every festival an occasion to rejoice and remember is the simple act of sharing - sharing the special food, sharing the moments, sharing the good vibes and, above all, sharing the blessings. Festivals are occasions for spreading the love within us around and filling us with the light around. 

On this Diwali, the most vibrant festival of Lights, wishing you and your family members abundance of good health, absolute peace, unbound happiness, ever-lasting love and every good thing that you can ever wish for! 

Happy Diwali 2019!