A Very Happy Diwali to all you kind people who've not yet given up their hopes and still visit this blog for some signs of existence.
Oh I exist alright - just don't commute my thoughts on existence as often or as gladly as before. Anyway, today is diwali - so no cribbing - lucky you!
The day started with phonecalls. It progressed into distributing the usual presents and sharing cheer amongst relatives and friends. Further up, the diwali puja took place and then finally wee bit crackers.
And that was diwali for me.
A lot of curious questions crop up regarding the festival. There are people who don't even remember the mighty Rama or pray for the new year - yet burst crackers till the wee hours of the morning. I mean, what are they celebrating? And how are crackers related to celebrations?
Why don't we burst crackers on our birthdays, anniversaries or graduation? Why just diwali? Did people have firecrackers when Rama returned from the Vanvas? Did they even think that years down the line pollution would be such a serious problem that the night of Diwali - many people suffer from severe breathing problems?
Feels good I guess - rambling away to glory!
Comments
Testing the comments system and the cube droppers system.. and of course - testing my luck!
made cooler by Lime on October 25, 2003 3:57 PM
For those much interested in fireworks, Diwali seems to be nothing but an excuse to light crackers. At least that's what I feel.
made cooler by Rohit on October 26, 2003 7:57 AM
As Rohit mentioned , Diwali is nothing but an excuse for crackers..Wish all that money spent on crackers go to some genuine cause
made cooler by Linus on October 26, 2003 11:20 AM
But of course, its a good excuse. But if its nothing but an excuse - why can't we make other occassions excuses too - why just Diwali?
Strange things - !!!
made cooler by Lime on October 26, 2003 12:25 PM
Hi Gur, a Happy Diwali and a warm welcome back to blogging!
i just hate it when someone asks me to come with them to go and wish people. ive told my parents that i don't like it so im not forced into it these days by my grandparents ;) same lies for people visiting you. They come to you and behave as if they are very close to you, (this specially happens when two different families arrive at the same time) while all around the year theres not even a scope for a phone call. As if Diwali is just another way to let people know we are here.
I don't burst crackers, just don't seem like doing that. don't know why, it used to be fun when I was a kid.
take care,
Abhi
made cooler by Abhi on October 27, 2003 12:38 AM
I agree with you on that Abhi - commercialization of festivals is also now prominent. I guess with each passing day we're becoming more materialistic and artifical - and Diwali is a clear reflection of that. But whats good is, this year, a lot of families have put a halt to exchanging gifts - which I think , is a great idea, since it stops the material factor from creeping in.
Now Diwali can evolve more emotionally and spiritually..
made cooler by Lime on October 27, 2003 2:22 AM
So, back in action...eh?
It's really good to see you BACK and really BACK in action,
I can not comment anything about the crackers, as i do love them, and don't belive in making excuses, i burn em czo i love em, and for me DIWALI it's really a beautiful DAy, as for your quries, I don't if ram even knew what crackers were?
made cooler by Sarthak on October 27, 2003 10:34 AM
Sarthak: So if Ram never knew what crackers were, and nor did the people who welcomed him back home - so why are crackers associated with diwali? And if you love them so much, why do you wait all year for Diwali/a cricket match against Pakistan to burst them?
made cooler by Lime on October 27, 2003 1:20 PM