Introduction

Festivals and celebrations are part of Indian culture and particularly the royal state Rajasthan grabs the attention of travellers with it its unique heritage. Several holistic fairs and festivals are organized in an outstanding way in the capital city Jaipur. The best way to enjoy the festival is to celebrate with a family which will give you a chance to experience the rich culture of India so close. Get ready for Indian hospitality!

Diwali Celebration

Enjoy the traditions and festivities of Diwali with a local family in Jaipur. Discover fascinating aspects of this ancient Hindu holiday, which includes temple prayers for prosperity and a traditional Indian feast followed by fireworks. Diwali is considered one of the world's oldest religious celebrations, a Festival of Lights that honours the Hindu god Lord Rama’s defeat of the demon king Ravana. Traditionally, Hindus illuminated their village to welcome Rama home on a moonless night. Today, local residents all over India decorate their homes with clay lamps, or diyas, on Small Diwali, then purchase new clothes, offer prayers, light fireworks, and share a plentiful feast. Dress yourself with colourful Indian clothing before accompanying you to a local residence to join the annual celebrations of India’s Festival of Lights. 

Itinerary :

• Start from your hotel at 7 PM and proceed to the residence of the family. 
• On arrival, you will be welcomed by your host in traditional style and you will be introduced with other members of family. 
• Slip off your shoes to enter their home. People offer prayers to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Ganesh in homes and Hindu temples, where doors and windows are left open to allow prosperity to pass through. 
• During you visit to a home, see powdered colours poured on the floor to create intricate designs called rangoli. Women and girls decorated their hands with henna in traditional Indian design patterns. Light some lamps and get henna tattoo on your hand. 
• Learn about Diwali’s history and its associated festivities as you sip chai (tea) and enjoy light Indian snacks. 
• Dine on a selection of dishes accompanied by rice, Indian bread, salad, curd and pickle followed by desserts. 
• When darkness falls, watch a fireworks display illuminate Jaipur's skyline and join the celebration as locals spark firecrackers in the streets. 
• Activity ends with sweet memories and a souvenir which will remind you of this experience. 

Duration : 

3 hours 

Inclusions : 

• Fireworks
• Bottled water 
• Tea/Coffee 
• Indian snacks 
• Vegetarian dinner with family