5 unique ways you should celebrate Diwali this year

What do you plan for this festive season? Go by our word and try out these eco friendly ways of celebrating Diwali and spread happiness

How would you celebrate Diwali this year?

Diwali is on the cards. So how many rupees are you planning to burn this year? Does it sound harsh? But what else will you do when you plan to buy a wide range of fire crackers for your kids?

Think upon for a moment. What happiness will it give you to throw yourself and people around you into the a pond of smoke and play hit and trial with the life-threatening diseases thereafter? Ever thought of celebrating Diwali in a Better Way?

Think of eco-friendly ways of celebrating Diwali this year. I decided for the same when I was preparing my three-year old for Diwali’s welcome speech. A statement that touched me was ‘We should not burn crackers. They emit poisonous gases’.

I have decided that I will be celebrate my Diwali with a twist this time and that too without crackers. Here's my eco friendly ways of celebrating Diwali. Start GALLERY.

Buy LED lights

Decorating my home with LED lights is something that will help me conserve some energy which normal lights won’t. I know, many of you must have bought one last year and may be planning to use them this year too. However, think for the nature’s sake for once and you will get your answers.

Buy organic gifts

Diwali is all about sharing and gifting. This year, take a pledge to go green. Gift some environment-friendly gifts such as plants, special teas, herbal soaps and crèmes and flower seeds among others to your relatives and friends.

Do not waste paper on wrapping the gifts and avoid using coloured papers. Rather, use beautiful cloth or jute bags to pack your gifts. You will certainly feel wonderful while you do so.

Light diyas and not candles

I will be lighting simple oil diyas and not the painted ones this year since they are made of earth-friendly material and can be re-used several times. Even candles are not a great choice since they are made of petroleum and therefore are known to emit toxins while they burn.

Have a dance blast

If you are fun-loving like me, spend on a wonderful and skilled DJ and gather a group of neighbours and relatives. Plan for a dance party and have fun over music and good food.

This is a good way of going the eco-friendly way as you would not spend time and money on burning crackers.

Share happiness with the underprivileged

There are loads of people for whom Diwali simply means watching others celebrate. The mere thought of a smile on the face of a down trodden tickles down my nerve when I see them having fun.

Therefore, I will be distributing some awesome cakes, sweets and small games for the poor people in Delhi.