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Experience Diwali: Celebrate with a Local Indian Family in Udaipur
4 h
With local
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Diwali is considered one of the world's oldest religious festivals. It signifies victory of light over darkness and good over evil, when Lord Rama defeated the demon king Ravana, and Hindu residents illuminated their village to welcome him home on a moonless night.
The day before, called Small Diwali, people decorate their homes with clay lamps, or
diyas. For the Festival of Lights, which occurs on 27 October 2018, it is also considered auspicious to purchase new clothes, offer prayers and light firecrackers.
Women can have fun trying on silk cotton saris, skirts and
dupattas (long scarves) while the men in the group can dress in
kurtas (long tunics) and
nehru jackets. Shop assistants can help you decide what to Wear.
After shopping, head to the home of a local family and experience a traditional welcome with a beverage. Slip off your shoes to enter their home, where you can learn about Diwali’s history and its associated festivities as you sip chai tea and enjoy light Indian snacks.
Powdered colors are poured on the floor to create intricate designs called
rangoli, and women and girls can pay to have the palms of their hands decorated with henna in traditional Indian design patterns (see Additional Info for more details).
For dinner, your host family shares an authentic Indian feast of dishes accompanied by rice, Indian bread, salad, curd, pickle and desserts with your Private Trip. When darkness falls, watch a fireworks display illuminate
Udaipur’s skyline and join the celebration as locals light firecrackers in the streets.
Return to your Udaipur satisfied by Indian food and the memories of the joyous occasion.
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The day before, called Small Diwali, people decorate their homes with clay lamps, or
diyas. For the Festival of Lights, which occurs on 27 October 2018, it is also considered auspicious to purchase new clothes, offer prayers and light firecrackers.
Women can have fun trying on silk cotton saris, skirts and
dupattas (long scarves) while the men in the group can dress in
kurtas (long tunics) and
nehru jackets. Shop assistants can help you decide what to Wear.
After shopping, head to the home of a local family and experience a traditional welcome with a beverage. Slip off your shoes to enter their home, where you can learn about Diwali’s history and its associated festivities as you sip chai tea and enjoy light Indian snacks.
Powdered colors are poured on the floor to create intricate designs called
rangoli, and women and girls can pay to have the palms of their hands decorated with henna in traditional Indian design patterns (see Additional Info for more details).
For dinner, your host family shares an authentic Indian feast of dishes accompanied by rice, Indian bread, salad, curd, pickle and desserts with your Private Trip. When darkness falls, watch a fireworks display illuminate
Udaipur’s skyline and join the celebration as locals light firecrackers in the streets.
Return to your Udaipur satisfied by Indian food and the memories of the joyous occasion.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned car.
- Vegetarian Dinner at Local Family in Udaipur
- Fire-Crackers are Included
- Please note: This Trip Experience is available to Book for 27 October 2019 . Select the date from Booking Form.
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Accommodation
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Only Vegetarian option is available.
- Extra caution is advised when lighting candles and fireworks
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Cultural
90%
Tourism
90%
Original
20%
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