Where to be for Diwali

suebob · Sep 24th, 2003, 14:27

Wondering where's the best place for Diwali, which is Oct, 23-25, I've been told.

Also, will it be difficult to travel around that time (trains, guests houses full). We'll be around Sikkim/Darjeeling/Varansi.

Thanks for such an informative sight; members are really helpful!

india-welcomes.com · Sep 24th, 2003, 17:45

Hi there

Greetings from India !

The Best place for DIWALI is RAJASTHAN.

...with wishes

easyjetsetter · Sep 24th, 2003, 20:15

Great! I'm due to be in Rajasthan (Jaipur & Udaipur) from 23-25 - any special sights I should check out during Diwali??

Andy S · Sep 24th, 2003, 21:15

In 2001 I spent it on Gokarna Beach in Karnataka, an amazing sights as thousands of people descended on the beach for a great, and very friendly and relaxed, festival.

indiaguide · Sep 25th, 2003, 18:58

You may try it in Kolkata.here it's known as Kali Puja. People are worship Mother goddess Kali making some beautiful PANADAL with ilumination. Fire works is Ok here in Kolkata but fire Crackers is banned. So, no noise Polutin.

josip_ljudska · Oct 1st, 2003, 03:25

what about Rameswaram? i was thinking to be somewhere in Tamil Nadu at that time...

bijapuri · Oct 1st, 2003, 10:55

just about anywhere in India is great for Diwali, IMHO

mountaingirl · Oct 1st, 2003, 15:42

I would second Darjeeling due to the lovely customs etc....it is a delight to be there! One day the boys, next day the girls and on the last day a mixed group goes around houses singing songs in the line of carols......and collect $$$ and sweets etc....oh the sight of houses lit up with oil-lamps!!! WOW, you will definitely get a very 'festive' feel!

derekw · Oct 2nd, 2003, 18:58

I will also be in Jaipur on the 24th. Any suggestions of where to enjoy the Diwali festival without too many crowds or too much chaos? Thanks, derek

Sep 24th, 2003, 14:27	#1
suebob Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: boston mass Posts: 2	Where to be for Diwali Wondering where's the best place for Diwali, which is Oct, 23-25, I've been told. Also, will it be difficult to travel around that time (trains, guests houses full). We'll be around Sikkim/Darjeeling/Varansi. Thanks for such an informative sight; members are really helpful!

Sep 24th, 2003, 20:15	#3
easyjetsetter Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London Posts: 7	Diwali Great! I'm due to be in Rajasthan (Jaipur & Udaipur) from 23-25 - any special sights I should check out during Diwali??

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bijapuri Lord of Kalinjar Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: the real surf city Posts: 2,646	just about anywhere in India is great for Diwali, IMHO __________________ lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

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india-welcomes.com Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: INDIA Posts: 99	Hi there Greetings from India ! The Best place for DIWALI is RAJASTHAN. ...with wishes

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Andy S Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Perth, West Australia Posts: 14	In 2001 I spent it on Gokarna Beach in Karnataka, an amazing sights as thousands of people descended on the beach for a great, and very friendly and relaxed, festival.

Sep 25th, 2003, 18:58	#5
indiaguide Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calcutta(Kolkata) Posts: 330	You may try it in Kolkata.here it's known as Kali Puja. People are worship Mother goddess Kali making some beautiful PANADAL with ilumination. Fire works is Ok here in Kolkata but fire Crackers is banned. So, no noise Polutin.

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josip_ljudska Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: slovenia Posts: 2	what about Rameswaram? i was thinking to be somewhere in Tamil Nadu at that time...

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mountaingirl Mother Goose Join Date: May 2003 Location: underground Posts: 441	I would second Darjeeling due to the lovely customs etc....it is a delight to be there! One day the boys, next day the girls and on the last day a mixed group goes around houses singing songs in the line of carols......and collect $$$ and sweets etc....oh the sight of houses lit up with oil-lamps!!! WOW, you will definitely get a very 'festive' feel!

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derekw Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sri Lanka Posts: 1	I will also be in Jaipur on the 24th. Any suggestions of where to enjoy the Diwali festival without too many crowds or too much chaos? Thanks, derek