Diwali is one of the most important festivals of India. The celebration during this period is seamless and happiness allover knows no bounds! The cultural enthusiasm is not only reflected through lights, decorations and fireworks but also expands immensely in terms of sharing the joy with friends and family with a travel plan.. and cherry on the cake is when that travel plan fuses with festive celebrations abroad!

Yes, you read it right. Indians can certainly reap the fun of Diwali in many different parts of the world adhering to the right sources to let the plan work at its best! The meaning of the same changes in different demographics however. So, let’s find out where and how can you see a newer side of our favorite festival around the world:

Singapore

Visiting the ‘little India’ during this season in Singapore would be like stepping into a fairy-land, with lighted roads and houses everywhere, mithais and garlands assaulting your senses at every turn and fuljaris being lighted at night on open roads! Feels like home right? Yes, home to a countable Hindu population, Diwali, an obvious festival is celebrated. Though without crackers, sparkles are used filling the occasion with joy and happiness.

Japan

This festival of prosperity, progress, happiness and longevity is weird yet wonderful in Japan! You can see trees decorated with stunning lights, new wallpapers put at the places of worship and the best that mesmerizes your vision are flying lanterns all over the sky! Besides this, songs and dances going around all the night can be commonly seen pastime.

Nepal

Following Indian traditions and ethics largely, Nepal celebrates Diwali in the form of ‘Tihar’- a celebration divided into five days. During this phase, locals here not only worship Goddess Lakshmi but also admire animals like cows and dogs besides the splendid use of lights and crackers! The festive season ends with Bhai Tika (Bhai Dooj) across the Himalayan borders with great gusto.

Sri Lanka

Diwali festival holds a special and important place in Sri Lanka for its history shared with the epic ‘Ramayana’ of India. Apart from lighting up surroundings, bursting crackers, making Misiri (figures made of sugar crystals) or visiting each other’s houses and enjoying large delicious meals, walking across the Palk Strait gives you a deep insight of the country’s rich cultural heritage and traditional celebrations!

Thailand

Diwali takes a peaceful setting in this country since it is not celebrated with sound but lights! You will be delighted to see the diyas made of banana leaves with a candle, coin and incense set afloat on the river together by the entire community followed by greeting and having meals together. Known as ‘Lam Kriyongh’, experiencing this great occasion will be a great memory.