What are Diwali Melas?
Diwali is observed with a great zeal by the majority of Hindus. It is a festival that suggests the triumph of good over evil. Diwali festivities in India are marked by great fun and merriment. On Diwali, it is imperative for the people to exchange gifts, wear new clothes, meet new as well as old acquaintances. Traditional sweets are offered to friends and relatives as part of Diwali celebrations in India. Diwali in India is also considered propitious for shopping, inauguration of new homes, business transactions or for commencing any new business enterprises and ventures. Shops are adorned and the shopkeepers give concessions as a gesture of goodwill during the festive occasion. Integral Part of Diwali Diwali Melas are an integral part of Diwali celebrations and are exceedingly popular not only in India but also in other places of the world where Diwali is celebrated. Diwali Melas provide the people with the necessary impetus to observe the popular ‘Festival of Lights’ with joviality a
