Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most awaited and joyful festival throughout the year. Deepawali is the time for enjoying moments with family and connections. 

People buy new clothes and sweets, decorate their homes with lights, blow firecrackers, and exchange gifts with their family, friends, and relatives. As the excitement touches the sky, the environmental impacts are likely to be ignored. 

However, it is vital to use sustainable ways to live the moments without hurting the planet. In this blog, we are going to highlight some greener ways to celebrate this festive season with full zeal. 

But before diving deep into greenways, let us make the historical background of this festival clear!

Why is Diwali Celebrated? 

It is believed that on this auspicious day, the Hindu deity Lord Rama came back from exile of fourteen years and also defeated the evil spirit Raavana, and returned with his wife and brother to his palace in Ayodhya. Thus on his welcome everyone lit the village with diyas. This festival is celebrated in November with full enthusiasm and continues to be celebrated every year. Diwali also holds a significant value for Sikh brothers, the celebration highlights the release of Guru Hargobind Singh Ji along with 52 princes from the prison of Emperor Jahangir and their return to Amritsar.

5 Green Diwali Ideas: Ways to Celebrate this Diwali with Safety and Happiness 

Here are the best ideas to use green alternatives to light up this Diwali safely with your family and friends:

DIY Ideas for Home Decor

There are numerous eco-friendly home décor items, such as reusable or classic wooden vases, that can add sparkle to your space while protecting the environment. Use trendy coconut shells for diyas or use traditional diyas made from clay and soil. In addition to this, multiple things like toran, small candle stands, and wall decors are easy to craft with the help of waste cards or newspapers. 

Say No to Crackers

On the day of Diwali, it is a tradition of blowing firecrackers, which adds pollution to the atmosphere. It also makes air quality poor and even difficult for people suffering from breathing illnesses. The noise pollution it causes affects the planet badly. Moreover, animals like dogs and cats are hypersensitive to the high-frequency sound of crackers, which can even damage their hearing sense and cause many deadly illnesses to the animals. 

Use Natural Colours

Diwali is a festival all about vibrant colours and lights. People make rangoli on this day as a ritual. Instead of using chemical-based colours to make rangoli patterns, you can use rice, sand, green leaves, or flower petals. This is not only a better option for surroundings but it also keeps your festive glowing skin away from irritable chemicals. Thus, make your home environmentally welcoming by using natural colours. 

Take a New Initiative Towards Green Gifts

There is a custom of exchanging gifts on Diwali like sweets, decor, crockeries, and many more. But instead of giving such things, choose green gift ideas. Like, non-flowering or flowering plants, handmade diyas, DIY decor items, homemade sweets, and sustainable accessories or clothes. 

Eco-friendly Pooja Material

Choose environmentally responsible items when doing puja. For ceremonies, use natural fibres and biodegradable materials rather than synthetic or plastic ones. Rather than using plastic decorations, use clay or recyclable materials to create an aarti thali and decorate it with flowers. Along with this, craft DIY ideas and use your customised thali for worshipping.

Conclusion: Take a New Step Towards Green Celebrations

On the whole, it is crucial to take the environmental effects of your every activity into account. For this, Diwali choose handmade diyas and DIY home decor ideas, use green gifts, and avoid using firecrackers. Make a fresh start and lead to a cleaner, safer, and happier festival ahead!

Author: mayank

Mayank Firani is a dedicated blog writer with expertise in crafting compelling content across various niches.