Diwali 2024: Diwali festival is celebrated across the country today i.e. on 31st October. Diwali is considered the biggest festival of the year. On this special occasion, people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha in their homes. From students who study to people who live away from home for work reasons, they return with their families so they can celebrate this special festival with their families.
However, the festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp across the country. But there are some cities in India where even foreign tourists come to see Diwali. The scene here on Diwali is different. Let us tell you about those cities where Diwali is famous all over the world.
Amritsar
The festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp in Punjab. But Diwali in Amritsar is celebrated in a very special way. Let us tell you that the festival of Diwali is celebrated in Amritsar with the name Bandi Chhod Diwas. It is believed that on that day the sixth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Hargobind Singh Ji, was released from jail. If you are in Amritsar, definitely go pay homage to the Golden Temple. The beauty of this place is worth seeing on Diwali day.
Varanasi
Diwali in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is also very spectacular. Even foreign tourists come here to celebrate the Diwali festival. On Diwali day, thousands of tourists come here. Diwali is celebrated here in a big way. Be it Ganga Ghat or Kashi Vishwanath temple, every corner of the place is illuminated with lamps. Dev Diwali here is also quite famous.
mysore
Even in Mysore, Karnataka, the festival of Diwali is celebrated in a very special way. Here the festival of lights is celebrated in a very royal style. Here Mysore Palace is very beautifully decorated on Diwali. Let us tell you that every year thousands of people come here to celebrate Diwali. The splendor of the markets here on Diwali is also worth seeing.
