Saturday, November 6, 2010

Waking up to Diwali Day

The Diwali day dawned with Celebrations at home.
Waking up to the elaborate decorations at doorways and the inside of the house with marigolds.
Waking up to the different designs of Diyas.
Waking up to the sounds of cymbals and crackers.
Waking up to the fragrance of flowers and home cooked food, ghee and sweets.
Waking up and waiting for the lights and lamps to be lit...
Waking up to the lights of wisdom from the darkness of ignorance.






These are some glimpses of the Diwali preparations at home. Hope you all enjoy these images as
I take some time to assimilate the festivities around me.

Images and Ideas By Lakshmi Arvind
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13 comments:

  1. GBNovember 6, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    Gorgeous, just as I had thought it would be! :) Hope you had a wonderful diwali. Hope the new year is full of joy and light!

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  2. KaminiNovember 6, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    Oh Lakshmi...what lovely lovely pics! I need you to give me some tips on taking photos like that! I cannot even decide which one my fav is...they are all so stunning! Happy Diwali to you!

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  3. Domestic GoddessNovember 7, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    Lovely pics Lakshmi. Felt at home looking at them. Miss India a lot during these festivals. Nonetheless it was a beautiful Diwali with family n friends...Hope u too had a wonderful Diwali. Wish you a Prosperous New Year...:-)

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  4. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)November 7, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    Beautiful Lakshmi!..loved all the pics..
    A very happy Diwali to you and your lovely family :)

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  5. ShaliniNovember 7, 2010 at 4:42 AM

    Happy Diwali, dear Laksh! Lovely anticipation to the evening build-up!

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  6. UnknownNovember 7, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    These images look better than in real.(:P)
    Great work.You have become a pro in photography over the years.

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  7. PreeOccupiedNovember 7, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    These are gorgeous photos. I miss India and Delhi, especially the Mehrauli flower market. :-)

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  8. AnonymousNovember 7, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Stunning sparkling Diwali.. So so gorgeous.. You home must have looked awesome!! Happy Diwali to you and your loved ones.. I love those photographs.. and wait eagerly for this time of the year to see them..

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  9. UnknownNovember 7, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Gorgeous....looks so festive....I have the same Diyas - rectangular ones.

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  10. Purnima@a creative projectNovember 7, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    Love it.. the colors..the freshness..you capture the moments so well!!

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  11. UnknownNovember 8, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Really really mesmerizing! loved each of your shots..i can't even begin to imagine how pretty your home would have looked on Diwali.

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  12. Lakshmi -CelebrationsNovember 9, 2010 at 4:20 AM

    Thanks each one of you for the lovely lovely comments and a happy diwali to all of you dear ones.all of you are inspirations in one way or the other....love you all

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  13. annewalkerAugust 30, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Nice shots, I like them. This year's Diwali is almost here and I'm so excited. I'm wishing everyone a Happy Diwali.

    And hey guys, I've also some blog post about Diwali festival so feel free to visit, read and comment. Enjoy.

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