Diwali Cheap Flight Deals
Diwali festival, often known as the Festival of Lights, is perhaps the most popular celebration that takes place on the annual Hindu calendar. The celebration takes place over a period of five days with the third day being marked the ‘Festival of Lights’. Throughout this time, Hindus partake in various religious ceremonies, exchange gifts with friends and family and light candles to commemorate the holiday. Diwali 2014 will begin on Sunday, October 19 and continue for five consecutive days ending on Thursday, October 23. Airline tickets to the various celebrations in India and around the world are readily available for the festival so get ahead and plan your itinerary early.
Diwali is one of the most important festivals of India and the wide array of celebrations that take place in India throughout the five days of the holiday attract thousands of visitors each year. Between family meals, religious ceremonies and colorful fireworks lighting up the night sky, the Diwali celebrations in India are some of the best and really exemplify the unique Hindu culture.
The history of Diwali gives real insight into the current celebrations and the meaning of variety of lights associated with the holiday. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Rama as the King of Ayodhya after his return from fourteen years in exile. He killed the demon King Ravana and brought light and happiness back into the kingdom. Lighting diyas and candles are important to the festivities as they represent Lord Rama driving away the darkness of Amavasya and the demons.
There are a variety of budget-friendly airfares available to travelers who are looking to take part in Diwali India and searching through Fare Buzz is the best way to secure an affordable deal. There is a variety of celebrations that take place across India but some of the most involved and exciting festivals take place in the main cities and urban areas. Delhi is a wonderful place to experience the festival with numerous parades, street parties and buzzing shops and markets. It is the best place to purchase a new outfit for the festivities and to get into the festive spirit with the array of decorations and fairs. A variety of food stalls and shops pop up around the city and small performances are seen at almost every corner of actors re-creating the story of Diwali for all to appreciate. Booking cheap flights to Delhi in advance will guarantee travelers an experience of a lifetime.
Rajasthan is another great area to take part in the Diwali celebrations. This sparsely populated state in the North Western part of India is often known for its elaborate celebrations and visitors will get a true feel for rural Indian life alongside happy Hindu spirits. Diwali serves as an excuse for these hard workers to take a few days of rest and really enjoy the annual celebration with large feasts, elaborate firework displays and light commemorative candles and earthen lamps. Visitors should search for cheap tickets to Jaipur through Fare Buzz to secure the best deal. Jaipur is the main town in the Rajasthan State and serves as the main travel point for the region.
