I finally got around to uploading pictures taken during this Diwali. A few things about the festival never change. There’s the colorful kolam (rangoli), diyas in various sizes and shapes,  and flowers. I’ve never used candles to lit up the home before. This year, however, I lit a few scented candles on the dining table and on the center table in the living room. It was magical. So candles are going to be a fixture for every occasion from now on. And guess what, the ones I made at home burned longer than the store bought ones. More incentive to make those at home.

Here are a few pictures from my new Sony Cybershot camera:

Kolam

Rangoli with diyas (Notice the strewn colors - the kids in action)

Scented candle - living room

A few more

Fireworks

On an unrelated note, have you read the latest book by Chetan Bhagat called 2 States? If you’ve not, I think you should. Right now. This should explain the lack of posts on this space the past 2 days. A short book that you can complete in 2 days but I bet you’d take longer if your story is similar to his.

You may like to read these:

1. Assorted Pictures
2. Are you painting your diyas this Diwali?
3. Inspiration: Styling your centerpieces for Diwali
4. Diwali Styling: Flowers and Candles
5. Inspiration: Fun Ways to Light Candles This Diwali