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Diwali In India - Lights, Love, and the Journey Home

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If you’ve ever celebrated Diwali in the U.S., you know the joy - lighting diyas on the balcony, sharing mithai with friends, and video-calling family back in India. But celebrating Diwali in India ? That’s a whole different magic. In India, Diwali isn’t just a one-day festival; it’s a five-day celebration filled with traditions, each day holding its own meaning. It begins with Dhanteras, followed by Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) , Lakshmi Puja (Main Diwali Day), Govardhan Puja, and ends with Bhai Dooj . In 2025, Diwali falls on October 20, with the celebrations running from October 18 to October 22 . During this time, streets are soaked in golden light, each house filled with loud laughter, and the smell of fresh sweets takes you back to the Diwalis of your childhood. New Delhi – The Sparkling Capital Delhi bursts out with joy during Diwali. Markets like Chandni Chowk overflow with people shopping for sweets and decorative diyas.  It’s not just houses; people lit diyas out ...

18 Money-Saving Travel Tips for Exploring India on a Budget

Traveling is exciting, but it can also get expensive fast. Flights, hotels, meals, and transport, everything adds up. Whether you’re planning a luxury getaway with business class tickets to Mumbai, India, from the USA or scrambling for last-minute flight deals to India , knowing a few simple tricks can save you hundreds of dollars without cutting back on experience. These money-saving travel tips are easy to follow, surprisingly effective, and perfect for any kind of traveler. 1. Travel Light to Save on Extra Charges Packing less does more than make your suitcase lighter.It keeps extra baggage fees away. Many travelers with last-minute flight tickets to Chennai end up paying more just for checked luggage. Chennai has a tropical wet-dry climate. The summer months are usually hot and sticky, while the winter season stays comfortably warm. This makes it hard to decide what to pack and often leads to overpacking. To save yourself, use a small suitcase, roll your clothes, and carry only...

India’s Celebrations: A Journey Across the Festival Cities

In India, festivals signify more than just times of the year, as they bring people together. They have the rare quality and ability of giving birth to moments, filling up every street, street corner, and household with colors, sounds, and immaculate joy. If you have ever had the opportunity to visit any Indian city during festivals, you would behold endless tunes serenading the heartland, and from distant strangers, smiles welcome you. Traditionally, these festivals are those days when old tales are unfolded and narrated.  Here are my takeaways from amazing cities in India, where the spirit of festival season sets the streets ablaze with a strong, amazing energy that does not spare anything or anyone in its path. More importantly, these cities are all a few convenient flights away from the US. Ready to explore? Let’s begin Delhi: The Quiet Beauty of Chhath Puja by the River As evening falls over the Yamuna , gentle flames from oil lamps light up Delhi’s riverbanks with a warm, gold...