Of... Love, Lights and Joy: Diwali Diya Memories

Arti November 11, 2012
Starting today, the eagerly awaited 5 festive days of Diwali - the festival of lights have commenced! On this merry occasion, I’m delighted to share with you something that has added a lot more glow to my Diwali this year!

My Yatra Diary is off to do a nostalgic guest post for someone who, with the radiant splendor of her persona, can light up anyone and anything she touches by her gaze. An exuberantly spirited granny of the Indian Blogosphere and one of the bloggers I highly admire, She is Zephyr from The Cyber Nag - who with her eloquent writings, friendly camaraderie and infectious smile is only capable of diffusing love, life and joy all around her – a perfect epitome of the very spirit that the festival inspires us to be!

Sure enough then, I feel blessed to see my post going live on her blog on this special occasion!

 Here is a small snippet ->

Diwali Earthen Diya plate

" The Arti of the big Diwali night has just concluded and the night air outside is rent with noises. But inside the silent confines of my home, there is a divine calm as the big diya exudes its light.I am staring at the flickering flame; this diya has to glow all night. ‘Divine’ I say, because in its radiance I can hear voices that have a deep resonance and unlock many a door of memories in the corridors of my heart… "
... And the link ->


 Please do read the post and do join in the celebrations as this post is a very special one for me. I will be eagerly waiting to hear from you :-)

 Thank you!
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Posted by Arti

Hi there! I am Arti - constantly on the road, both figuratively and literally, unwrapping my unique gift called life. My blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about my love of sharing, exploring and learning; a continuous journey where I strive to seek the truth, discover myself, the world, my place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. I hope to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest. If you have any queries, do leave a comment, I will be pleased to help! You can also contact me at - 22arti@gmail.com

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48 Comments

  1. UnknownNovember 11, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    Loved the Post.
    Commented there too :)

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  2. BarbNovember 12, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Off to visit!

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  3. MartinaNovember 12, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Will have a look Ati - Diwali is such a wonderful festival and celebration!

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  4. Mareta KusumaningrumNovember 12, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    Bring back the beautiful memories in our lives is nice thing. Especaly if the memories remind us about the value of kindness in a moment.

    I hope all the glowing light of diya will bright your life Arti..

    Happy Diwali for you , your family and all your blog reader.


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  5. Magia da InêsNovember 12, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    ¸.•°✿⊱╮╮

    Passei para uma visitinha.
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil
    ¸.•°✿⊱

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  6. AnonymousNovember 12, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    yes, we were in a boat on the Ganges last night (Sunday) and saw the cremations and the festivities on the banks and streets.

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  7. MichelleNovember 12, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Arti,
    Thank you so much for this link. I look forward to learning about this through your blog.

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  8. AngeliNovember 12, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    HAPPY DIWALI, too, Arti! :)

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  9. rupam sarmaNovember 12, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    @Arti Great to read your awesome post in Zephyr's Blog " The Cyber Nag"
    Happy Diwali to you & your family and to all your blog readers.

    Best Regards

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  10. AnkionthemoveNovember 12, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Happy Diwali Dear

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  11. VetirmagalNovember 12, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Who can miss this post?.. Have a Happy Diwali.

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  12. betchaiNovember 12, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    loved your post Arti, been there and also left a comment. have a great week ahead, and have a happy Diwali.

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  13. UnknownNovember 12, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    First of all, Congrats on Melbourne win. I remember your sketches for the post, they were amazing..!

    Now this Diwali is surely bright for you. Hugs~

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  14. PanchaliNovember 12, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Enjoyed reading the blog so much, Arti. Left a comment there...thanks :))

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  15. varshaNovember 12, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Nostalgia at its best. I still try to celebrate diwali like that .its not easy but its worth it to make d effort once a year n it imparts a war glow to d rest of my year

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  16. BikramNovember 12, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    going there to see your article on Mami's blog


    Bikram's

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  17. SatyaNovember 12, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    it was such a wonderful post ... love to see how you hold every moment you had with your grandparents so dearly...I am sure they are smiling over you with their blessing every diwali...happy diwali to you : )

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  18. Felicity Grace TerryNovember 12, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Is it really that time of year already? A happy Diwali to you and yours Arti. Thanks for that link, I'm away over to Zephyr's now.

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  19. Found In FolsomNovember 13, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    You know I commented there..:)
    OMG!! what a traveler you are, Arti. do you work for a travel agency by any chance? :)Next time, if I plan on any trip, I won't refer any where..I will just come here and bombard you with questions ..hehe

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  20. JDSNovember 13, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I read the whole post and found it to be very moving, even though I had never heard of Diwali and had to familiarize myself with many of the words you used. Your writing definitely makes me want to learn more about your culture and customs!

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  21. InsideJourneysNovember 13, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Happy Diwali, Arti.
    Will pop over in a few and check our your guest post.

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  22. AnonymousNovember 13, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Celebration of light sounds so interesting and intriguing. Have a great one!

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  23. Gayatri SoniNovember 13, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Diwali is such a beautiful festival to share it with everyone (& everywhere-even blogging) ;)
    Happy diwali to you & your family! :)

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  24. Icy BCNovember 13, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Happy happy event to you! You will share your celebration later, won't you?

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  25. stardustNovember 13, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Your writing is so captivating as usual. Festivity of Diwali is like that of our New Year. As a child I was a part of kitchen and other preparation and on New Year Day, we celebrated wearing a new clothes and changed to kimono to pay a visit to the local shrine.

    I like to look at delicate flickering candle flame. Happy Diwali to you, Arti, and your family.

    Yoko

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  26. UnknownNovember 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Excellent post...wonderful memories captured beautifully. Thank you for sharing!

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  27. D.NambiarNovember 14, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    Happy Diwali dear Arti. :)

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  28. Ms. BeckyNovember 14, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Hi Arti
    I left my comment at Zephyr's blog! happy week to you.

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  29. JananiNovember 14, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    beautiful wish u a very happy diwali dear.

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  30. AnonymousNovember 15, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Hope you had a magical Diwali! Off to read the article now.

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  31. Cloud NineNovember 15, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    My belated Diwali wishes dear:)Lovely post.

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  32. ashokNovember 16, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    happy Diwali!!!!!

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  33. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 16, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    Arti it was an honor and a privilege to read your personal post over on Zephyr's blog. (I tried to leave a message there, but couldn't get to the space to do so.)....Your childhood memories are so beautifully told and the way the different generations of your family celebrated this beautiful occasion together is of course very dear to this great-grandmother's heart! Thank you for linking us to your guest post!

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  34. UnknownNovember 16, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    I have indeed read the post and commented there. It is a beautiful post!

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  35. P.N. SubramanianNovember 16, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    I too loved the post. With greetings ( a little delayed)

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  36. BGTNovember 17, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Belated Diwali wishes Arti :)Apologies for the delay, was out of town for a week..

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  37. Here I Am CarrieNovember 18, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Arti it was such a heartfelt post that took me back with you experiencing each moment. I truly felt how special these festivals are to you. I always love when you have the opportunity to write about your feelings. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful week. Hugs Carrie

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  38. Stewart MNovember 18, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    I did have a good day - but it was a bit unsettling having lost of people about - have a good Diwali.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  39. Mark WiensNovember 18, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Going to read your post now! Hope you're having a great day!

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  40. LeighNovember 18, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I checked out the guest post last week and am glad I didn't comment till now. I hadn't appreciated that one wished someone Happy Diwali - but a late Happy Diwali to you. I am a wiser person for reading this post.

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  41. Anunoy SamantaNovember 18, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Belated Happy Diwali Arti!
    candles and LEDs are no replacement for age-old earthen Diyas... Hope you had a smashing Diwali :-)

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  42. magdaNovember 20, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    My dear friend Arti
    In thanks for the wishes and your beautiful words!
    Pleased you who traveled to Tokyo and Kyoto! I saw the photos!
    I was moved by the current picture and text nostalgic memories!
    I send you my friendship!

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  43. Krishna/à´•ൃà´·്à´£November 20, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    nice post...

    thanks

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  44. Kavita SahariaNovember 20, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Namaste Arti. Hope things are great at your end.Love and regards.

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  45. ZenserlyNovember 21, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    been there Arti and as always I immensely enjoyed reading...

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  46. Susan @ Caribbean Cruise LinesNovember 21, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Thanks for sharing this dear ... It's really amazing to see all the Indian cultures.... I think this is the most famous festival in all over the india.

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  47. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Though missed during Diwali.
    But really nice post.

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  48. Diwali decorationsNovember 2, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    It's Diwali again! We're finished decorating for diwali and we're ready. i am so excited. May all of you have a joyful celebration!

    - Lyn

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