Summary:
Delhi pollution is increasing at an alarming rate.
If Delhi no longer enchants you but you are in love with your favorite festival Diwali, there are other cities where you can rejoice Diwali with equal zeal.
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Diwali that celebrates Lord Rama’s coming back to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile has become that time of the year when the entire family unites to celebrate the occasion with rituals, prayers, lamps and food.
If Delhi is not your destination to celebrate Diwali because of the poor air quality, we have listed a few places that you can fly to celebrate the festival, rejoice varying tradition and enjoy the regional delicacies.
Varanasi
The city of ghats is a vision during Diwali.
As millions of lamps grace the Ganga ghats, Varanasi becomes an iconic destination during Diwali.
You can start your day with a dip at a Ganga ghat and then head on to exploring the crowded markets.
Go for a boat ride at sunset and soak in the vision of the lamps.
The religious chants and ritual performed at the ghats add to the spiritual charm of the place. The colorful bursting of crackers adds to the aura.