Diwali & Lights

Diwali is a major religious festival and is celebrated by Hindus all over India. During the occasion of Diwali we decorate our homes with different kinds of lights and make all kinds of sweets & treats. Since it is known as the 'Festival of Lights', I thought it would be fun to photograph all the lights around Mumbai.

In the above picture you can see the Chinese style lanterns hanging from the establishment. These lanterns are the latest trend of lighting for Diwali this year.

You will find these temporary roadside stores selling all kinds of lanterns and lights in every street in Mumbai.

I love this picture the most. The whole street was illuminated with lights that looked like they were hanging from the sky...I have to say they looked spectacular.

Finally this is a picture from my house. During Diwali it is a tradition to light up the oil lamps. The lamps itself are made from clay. One just fills it up with oil and handmade cotton wick and within an instant you have light. The oil lamps were the only way to light up the homes during diwali in olden times before electricity. As you can see this practice is still continued today. They are placed near a window sill or the entrance to the house.