MUMBAI: The festival of lights, Diwali, kickstarted recently, and the country is filled with joy, pomp and happiness. On account of the festival, television stars shared their plans for the festival and also highlighted what Diwali means to them.
Talking about the festival, actor Naman Shawarma shared with IANS, "Diwali, the festival of lights, holds a special place in my heart, even though I am away from my family in Kolkata. I cherish the time spent with my small family – my wife, son, and niece – celebrating the festival with love and tradition."
He added, "A week before Diwali, preparations kick off with annual house cleaning, decorating with lights, and shopping for traditional attire. On Diwali day, we light up the house, and I make it a point to introduce my four-year-old son to the beautiful traditions of the festival." He also stated, "Embracing the concept of a Green Diwali, I would be minimizing firecrackers, opting for a couple of phuljharis (sparkles), to reduce noise and pollution. I believe this approach will not only protect the environment but also show consideration for elderly people and stray animals who are often distressed by loud noises."