Diwali celebration in India

I got distracted from doing my tasks by the sounds of people hooting, by the blasting of musics to the peak volume, by the bursting sound of firecrackers etc..My mind was entirely disturbed and my mood of doing chores got unpleasantly restless by the noisy ambiance and could not do anything. Knowing that it would be just a sort of self-punishment by doing things in such a restless mood, I resolved to going out for a short stroll with my friends. As if anticipated, my two chums both named karma were kind enough to consent to my suggestion. In other words they two are acquiescent and gullible friends I have.

Without much preparation on ourselves, we hurried out of the room just taking some amount of buck with us. As soon as we came out of the room, we felt slightly different from the other days and also we could see the atmosphere was not the same as before. Every household, every shop, and every street was brightly illuminated by the varying colors of lights and amazingly decorated. Besides we could also hear a loud sounds of something bursting from every direction. That very bomb-blast-like sound led me to the world of imagination where I imagined myself at the war place. From that I realized that those people who are dwelling at war places must be undoubtedly suffering from noise pollution.

Though the Diwali festival was quite irritating and resenting for non-celebrators, it seemed that it was one of the most important festivals for the Indians. We could see them celebrating in their own ways with much value and enthusiasm. I could also see those shopkeepers at the peak of blissfulness from which I drew conclusion that it must be one of the profitable days for them as they receive a number of customers and we had to even stay in line as if we were going to receive blessings from the great saint. We could also see some smiles on their faces when we wished them simply a 'happy diwali..Likewise there seem to have so many festivals in India too like we have in our country Bhutan.

So, I thought I had been lucky enough to have received  an opportunity to study abroad as I come to learn many new things and get myself exposed to outside world. I came to understand the cultures and lifestyles of other people rather than our own country land. So, I feel that it is essential to move out of one's abode and explore the other world for better knowledge, for better experience and for better ideas etc.....With this, On behalf of all non-celebrators and on my on behalf, I sincerely wish our Indian families' A very Happy Diwali'.


                                        Thank you.