Diwali originally was never about crackers and noise. The festival of lights is about that- Lights, about victory of good over evil, and about spreading joy. Make this Diwali a GREEN DIWALI and spread the message of love and peace for everyone. Light up lamps of hope on the moonless night and kill the evil of pollution.
A GREEN DIWALI doesn't mean you can't revel in the joys of this festival. Make noise, make light , spread colors but do it all organically, go natural because that's what Ayodhya actually did to welcome Lord Rama. And once you do it, the sense of satisfaction is definitely going to lift your spirits up higher than ever!
Here are 5 creative ways to celebrate a GREEN DIWALI -
1. USE FLOWERS AND NATURAL COLORS FOR RANGOLI
Artificial flowers and colors not only look gaudy but also use harmful chemicals. Try using fresh flowers and colors from your kitchen such as Haldi for yellow, Rice powder for white, Kumkum or even red chilli powder for red, saunf for green and cloves and cinnamon for brown. The innovation literally will look good enough to eat! Going Green was never more fun!
2. CRACKERLESS DIWALI
Every year the levels of pollution in the air reach dangerous marks around Diwali. Reason- pompous display and bursting of crackers. This year try this- make a bonfire with dry leaves, figs etc, play some music and dance, burst paper bags with kids, fill up balloons with glitter and burst them. This is definitely going to be a better celebrating than foggy, chemically fatal, cracker infested Diwali.
3. LIGHT DIYAS
Instead of electric lights, opt for the earthy diyas. They not only look ethereal but also are pollution free. A green Diwali definitely calls out for eco friendly and environment friendly ways to save the planet and yet keep the spirits of the celebration alive.
4. GIFT HERBAL PRODUCTS
Chocolates, expensive appliances, nuts etc aren't the healthiest choices to gift this Diwali. Instead opt for herbal gifts such as exotic teas, organic gift hampers, lampshades, handmade candles etc. Also this is the right time to donate your old stuff to the less privileged. Don't let the unwanted stuff sit idle at home and use the clothes, old toys, furniture, anything to make someone else's day better. A Green Diwali surely is a happier one when you share.
5. DECORATE YOUR HOUSE
Skip painting your house this year and opt for some interesting decoration ideas that are totally Green. and in sync with the Diwali vibe. Decorate your house with old brocade sarees, paint leftover bulbs and make wall hangings. Make paper streamers and paper lanterns, get your creative instincts out! In fact ditch the doorbell for a few days and hang a bell outside to add to that PUJA vibe. Use organic incense sticks to get the entire house brimming with a soothing fragrance.
So get going, try these creative ideas and let a GREEN DIWALI be your victory of good over evil. Don't forget to check out our Diwali Special Fashion collection to make your celebrations brighter. Peachmode would love wish all its Readers a clean and GREEN DIWALI.
Diwali originally was never about crackers and noise. The festival of lights is about that- Lights, about victory of good over evil, and about spreading joy. Make this Diwali a GREEN DIWALI and spread the message of love and peace for everyone. Light up lamps of hope on the moonless night and kill the evil of pollution.
A GREEN DIWALI doesn't mean you can't revel in the joys of this festival. Make noise, make light , spread colors but do it all organically, go natural because that's what Ayodhya actually did to welcome Lord Rama. And once you do it, the sense of satisfaction is definitely going to lift your spirits up higher than ever!
Here are 5 creative ways to celebrate a GREEN DIWALI -
1. USE FLOWERS AND NATURAL COLORS FOR RANGOLI
Artificial flowers and colors not only look gaudy but also use harmful chemicals. Try using fresh flowers and colors from your kitchen such as Haldi for yellow, Rice powder for white, Kumkum or even red chilli powder for red, saunf for green and cloves and cinnamon for brown. The innovation literally will look good enough to eat! Going Green was never more fun!
2. CRACKERLESS DIWALI
Every year the levels of pollution in the air reach dangerous marks around Diwali. Reason- pompous display and bursting of crackers. This year try this- make a bonfire with dry leaves, figs etc, play some music and dance, burst paper bags with kids, fill up balloons with glitter and burst them. This is definitely going to be a better celebrating than foggy, chemically fatal, cracker infested Diwali.
3. LIGHT DIYAS
Instead of electric lights, opt for the earthy diyas. They not only look ethereal but also are pollution free. A green Diwali definitely calls out for eco friendly and environment friendly ways to save the planet and yet keep the spirits of the celebration alive.
4. GIFT HERBAL PRODUCTS
Chocolates, expensive appliances, nuts etc aren't the healthiest choices to gift this Diwali. Instead opt for herbal gifts such as exotic teas, organic gift hampers, lampshades, handmade candles etc. Also this is the right time to donate your old stuff to the less privileged. Don't let the unwanted stuff sit idle at home and use the clothes, old toys, furniture, anything to make someone else's day better. A Green Diwali surely is a happier one when you share.
5. DECORATE YOUR HOUSE
Skip painting your house this year and opt for some interesting decoration ideas that are totally Green. and in sync with the Diwali vibe. Decorate your house with old brocade sarees, paint leftover bulbs and make wall hangings. Make paper streamers and paper lanterns, get your creative instincts out! In fact ditch the doorbell for a few days and hang a bell outside to add to that PUJA vibe. Use organic incense sticks to get the entire house brimming with a soothing fragrance.
So get going, try these creative ideas and let a GREEN DIWALI be your victory of good over evil. Don't forget to check out our Diwali Special Fashion collection to make your celebrations brighter. Peachmode would love wish all its Readers a clean and GREEN DIWALI.
