There’s something magical about Diwali — the sparkle of diyas, the aroma of homemade sweets and the laughter echoing through family gatherings. But beyond the lights and celebrations, Diwali is a time that takes us back to our roots, reviving childhood traditions and cherished memories. With the festival of lights upon us, celebs share their most heart-warming Diwali moments…Juhi Parmar
One of the fondest memories is from the time when we used to visit my grandparents’ house during Diwali. It was a tradition we followed every year, and the entire family — cousins and elders alike — would join in the celebration. Those days were filled with laughter, togetherness and the joy of endless festivities.Donal Bisht
I have been making rangolis since I was in grade 8, and even now, that is one of the best parts of Diwali that I always enjoy doing. I have such fond memories of making rangolis. For me, spending Diwali with my family is important. No matter where I am, I always come back home to spend time with my loved ones. Devoleena Bhattacharjee
Diwali wasn’t only about decorations, making sweets and lighting diyas. Along with it, we also celebrated Kali Puja, so we used to stay up till midnight and offer anjali to Mother Kali. In the evening, we performed Laxmi Puja at home. Diwali during my childhood was more devotional and those memories have stayed with me.Manav Gohil
Bursting crackers was one of my favourite memories. Along with friends, we used to experiment with different ways of bursting them — it was so much fun! Those memories have stayed with me; I’ve never had that kind of fun after growing up. Getting ready on Diwali and meeting relatives to take blessings was something I always enjoyed doing.Karan Mehra
Diwali has always been very special to me. My favourite memory is decorating the house with diyas, savouring the aroma of homemade sweets and the joy of being surrounded by family and laughter. Those simple, heartfelt moments will always remain my most cherished memories.Sunayana Fozdar
Making karanjis with my mom and eating sweets was something I always looked forward to — those are my best Diwali memories. Small things brought so much happiness back then, and it’s those simple moments that make the festival so special.Rohitashv Gaur
The best memories are always from childhood. The way we used to burst crackers back then is something that’s missing now. The enthusiasm was different — we’d compete to see who had the most crackers and compare our collections. Celebrating Diwali during school days had a charm of its own.Naman Shaw
Diwali is like a time machine for me. It takes me back to those carefree childhood days filled with excitement and joy. Growing up in a joint family with eight cousins in the same building was fun. The pre-Diwali cracker shopping with my dad, wearing matching clothes on Diwali, and performing puja at our family shop were traditions we cherished. Those memories are etched forever.Vipul Roy
My best memory is how two months before Diwali, we’d give our measurements to the tailor. My dad would bring home new clothes for everyone and we’d exchange them as gifts — I’d give mine to my sister, she’d give hers to me, mom and dad would exchange theirs, and grandparents would bless us with envelopes of good luck after Laxmi Puja. The money was small, but the emotions were huge! That’s what made Diwali special.Roop Durgapal
“My favourite memory is of going to the markets during Diwali — checking out the flashing shops, buying crackers and lights, and decorating our entire home. Those days had their own magic.”
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