A different kind of air starts building when the festive seasons come closer. You can feel it even before the festival day arrives. There is a sudden change in the surroundings, in the mood of people, in the way everything looks around you.
And honestly, I love that feeling. That excitement of doing things, preparing, meeting people, shopping, decorating, and just waiting for that special day - it is something you can’t compare with anything else.
The markets start looking more vibrant. Shops filled with colorful clothes, sweets, lights, flowers, and gifts. Everyone is busy but in a happy way. You hear the sound of people bargaining, laughing, calling each other, and there is a rush everywhere, but it feels good because that rush is full of joy.
The streets look brighter with decorations and lights. Even a normal road looks like it has dressed up to celebrate. The homes too start shining with new decorations, rangoli, diyas, or whatever the festival calls for. The whole atmosphere feels alive.
And then comes the nights of these festivals. Nights in festive seasons are not like regular nights. They feel endless, filled with memories that stay in your heart forever.
Whether it is eating sweets with family, bursting crackers with friends, or simply sitting and watching the lights, these nights always give something to remember. Later in life when we think back, these are the moments that bring a smile, until we create new ones again in the next festival.
As I live in India, festivals are a big part of our culture. They are not just one or two days; they come in a series, one after another, filling almost the whole season with celebrations.
For example, this year, from 22nd September we have Navratri starting, which is nine nights of devotion, dance, music, and fasting. People wear colorful dresses, play garba and dandiya, and celebrate the goddess with full energy.
Then comes Dussehra on 2nd October, marking the victory of good over evil, with Ramlila shows and burning of Ravana effigies. After that, on 20th October, Diwali arrives, which is the festival of lights, one of the biggest celebrations in India. People decorate homes with diyas, candles, and lights, exchange sweets and gifts, and the whole sky shines with fireworks.
And just after that, from 25th October, Chhath Puja starts, which is celebrated with devotion to the sun god, with people standing in rivers and ponds offering prayers during sunrise and sunset. And these are just a few - there are many more local and regional festivals happening all around.
This is why the festive season in India feels so magical. It is not just about rituals or holidays, it is about the togetherness, the colors, the food, the lights, and the endless joy that spreads everywhere.
Families come together, friends meet, even strangers greet each other with smiles. For some days, life feels lighter, happier, and more meaningful.
If you really want to experience the true festive joy, then my friend, you should come to India during this season. Words and pictures cannot explain it fully.
You have to feel it by yourself. Walk through the crowded markets, see the decorated homes, hear the sound of drums, smell the sweets being made, and join in the celebrations. Only then you will understand why people here wait for these festivals the whole year.
Festivals in India are not just events, they are memories, emotions, and a way of life. So if you ever get the chance, experience it and create lots of joyful moments for your life.