DIWALI, the festival of lights, is just a few days away. The preparations for the celebrations have already begun. All are eagerly waiting for the holidays, playing with crackers, gifts, tasty foods, get-togethers and whole lot of fun. Diwali, the word comes from ‘Deepawali’ – a Sanskrit word meaning ‘Rows of Lights.’ It is celebrated on the amavasya or the no moon day in the Hindu month of Kartik (October - November). |  | |
| Diwali is one of the most charming festivals of India, which is celebrated through out the country. India dazzles on Diwali day as all streets and houses light up with traditional Diwali diyas, candles and strands of small electric bulbs to mark this festival of light. Diwali is supposed to lead us to the light of knowledge from the darkness of ignorance. So, feast this Diwali with ladoos, barfi, karanji, sankar pali, chakli, shev and churas. Enjoy playing with anar, sursuri, chakris, rockets, snakes and phuljhadis to lighten up the sky on this Diwali. But at the same time remember that ‘Safety is everyone's responsibility.’ The articles in this issue accentuate on this aspect. So take care of your health and safety, and at the same time, care for others wellbeing also so that everyone celebrates this Diwali happily, healthily and safely! We, at Healthizen.com, wish all our readers ‘A Happy and Safe Diwali!’ |
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