20/10/2025
Happy Diwali,
Diwali also known as Deepavali, meaning “the festival of lights” is one of the most beautiful and spiritually uplifting celebrations in the Hindu tradition. It symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. It’s celebrated not only in India but across the world, uniting families and communities in joy, gratitude, and hope.
At its heart, Diwali is about renewal, letting go of the old and welcoming the light of divine grace, abundance, and wisdom.
How You Can Celebrate Diwali
Even if you are not of the Hindu faith, you can join in the energy of the festival in a spiritual, heart-centred way. Here are some ways to honour the light:
Light Lamps or Candles
At sunset, light small lamps, candles, or tea lights around your home and sacred space. As you do, say a prayer for light to shine in your heart and throughout the world.
You may wish to speak these words:
“May the light of the Divine dispel all darkness from my mind,
May peace and love shine in my heart and may this light spread to all beings.”
Cleanse and Bless Your Space
Traditionally, homes are cleaned before Diwali to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and beauty. You can smudge with sage, frankincense, or sandalwood, and place flowers or crystals on your altar.
Create a Lakshmi Altar
Invite the energies of abundance, beauty, and harmony:
Place a picture or statue of Goddess Lakshmi (or a symbol of divine feminine prosperity).
Offer flowers, coins, sweets, or fragrant oils.
Anoint yourself with rose or jasmine oil to honour divine grace and sweetness.
Reflect and Release
Write down what you wish to release old fears, habits, or energies and safely burn the paper in a candle flame. Then write what you wish to invite in: peace, love, success, or clarity.
Share Sweetness
Join your community and sing sweet devotional Kirtan.
It’s customary to exchange sweets and gifts with loved ones. You could bake something, share a meal, or give an offering to a charity spreading light in the world through generosity.
Meditate on the Inner Light
Sit in quiet reflection and focus on the divine flame within your heart. You might visualise a radiant golden light expanding outward, blessing all beings.
Affirmation for Diwali
“I am a vessel of divine light. The flame within me burns bright with love, wisdom, and grace. As I walk my path, I illuminate the world.”
Wishing you a beautiful and sweet Diwali filled with love, light, truth, goodness abundance & Joy.
Eloise x