... from us in the last moment. Pottery town, indeed, was very photogenic. There were pots, hundis (piggybank), diyas (oil lamps) and tandoor pots of various sizes, shapes and colours, all at photographers disposal. Manasvi and myself took pretty much similar photographs of diyas and small pots; we reached an agreement that we don't post similar images. Lawrence got an ...

... some Buddhists. It’s a 5 day festival, beginning on the 28th day of the dark half of Ashwin and ending on the 2nd day of the bright half of Kartika (in the Hindu calendar). Devotees light diyas, cotton string wicks in clay pots or glasses filled with oil, to signify victory of good over evil within an individual, and it’s a time to visit family and friends. pics by creativespark at ...

... Urli from the street market of delhi ,Urli add colour on its own the below pic is of drawing room decorated with Urli in the centre Corner of the drawing room was done with lighted diyas and flowers, placed neatly in between the statues  next comes Pooja Sthal Pic at my Inlaws place Closer look of Pooja Sthal View from the balcony Cousin shared some pics of Diwali,first pic is of ...

... used to hosting – slowly gets trussed up with Diwali baskets to be sent out. It is a festive week in Mumbai and every home is decorated with marigold garlands, well oiled and brightly lit diyas, rangolis and flowers; and Hrithik’s is no exception. Drawing a parallel, it is very much like any Pakistani home during Eid. I am allowed a moment to absorb it all before I am brought back with ...

... arrival of the gloomy foggy days and missing this brightness for few months. But this is how it is. And I love winters too, so just hope that this winter brings also it's share of sunshine along. Week before diwali was quite nice with couple of friends along and celebrating it with the available diyas and candles (though missed the fireworks). Here are a couple of pictures from this diwali:

1. Done with Diwali for another year. The silks held up. Mainly because I wore them for a grand total of 45 minutes. It was blazingly hot what with all the diyas and lamps and Calcutta weather etc., so I breathed a sigh of relief when my MiL said I could go change after the puja. Dinner was scrumptuous (it always is in their home) - the highlights were badam halwa and dahi badas. The Kid slept ...