Iconic Places to Celebrate Diwali 2025: A festival of lights that brings promises to India more than its royal palaces to shimmering riverbanks lined with diyas. It celebrates, with its own unique flavor in each position, the triumph of light over darkness. Plan to make it a getaway from the festivities; these are some of the best destinations for getting the true spirit of Diwali this year.
During Deepotsav, the whole birthplace of Lord Ram is transformed into a fabulous sea of light. Thousands of diyas are lit along the banks of the Sarayu river, and temples glow with a golden hue, creating an astonishingly breathtaking heavenly view.
Ganga Aarti amid dazzling ghats and sparkling fireworks. Diyas reflection makes Argentina’s Diwali one of a captivating in India.
The day is like a jewel to the eye on Diwali at the Golden Temple, as grandly illuminated fireworks, floating candles and the sounds of hymns form serenity.
Hawa Mahal and the local bazaars all sit lit up in the vibrant colors in Jaipur. Udaipur, on the other hand, has its lakes and palaces stealing the show with floating bright lanterns, camel fairs, and cultural performances — truly, a royal feast for the eyes.
This place, popularly known as Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, becomes buoyant and active with lamps, rangolis, and rhythmic chants, offering a truly spiritual flavor of experiencing Diwali
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Kolkata celebrates both Diwali and Kali Puja, with pandals and streets lined with colored lanterns and fireworks reflected in their vivacity into the Howrah Bridge.
Lantern parades and bonfire parties on the beaches happen all over Goa. Delhi, too, glitters like a thousand lights. Its beautiful landmarks sparkle along with markets and rooftop fireworks.
Whether divine calm or mighty fracas, there lies an interesting experience of Diwali awaiting every traveler. Pack your bags, follow the light, let the lights guide your journey this festive season.