Diwali, India’s most vibrant festival, typically means cocktail parties, firecrackers, and endless binge eating. This is exactly how we have been celebrating Diwali for years, isn’t it? But with time, things have been evolving, and so has the celebration of this festival. Once known for the loud burst of crackers and mindless sweet and savory eating, people are these days shifting towards finding a mindful balance in celebrations. The new age Diwali talks about mocktails, music, and mindfulness. What is it? Well, keep reading to know!
Celebrating Diwali in a mindful manner does not at all mean pulling away from the festive joy! It simply means having an intent and awareness. The pandemic years have actually taught people the true meaning of life, health, and gratefulness. One can actually see the slight differences that each of us has brought into our lives because of the pandemic phase that shook the entire world.
The new wave of celebrating Diwali with mocktails, music, and mindfulness is more about being responsible not only for yourself but for others, too. They say charity begins at home, and what better way to change the world than by beginning the change from yourself. Replacing cocktails with healthy mocktails, loud firecrackers with soulful music, and endless binge eating with healthy food options, that is what this new Diwali mantra is all about.
Mindfulness means being a bit conscious and aware about how we celebrate Diwali, or, for that matter, any other festival. It could be anything and everything, for eg, opting for eco-friendly decoration material, making sweets at home, or opting for home chefs who make sweets without any preservatives and good quality ingredients, and also consuming them in limited quantities so that your health is not affected in the long run.
Instead of just getting ready and clicking pictures with your family to post on social media, why not spend some quality time with them by watching a movie together or playing indoor games with them? You can easily use the festive time of Diwali to reconnect with your family members and rekindle your long-lost relationships with them, all by just introducing a little mindfulness in your celebrations.
Who said you can say cheers only when the glasses have spirits in them? Mocktails these days have actually become the star of Diwali parties that are hosted by people who are health-conscious or want to celebrate it soberly. The best thing about mocktails is that it is suitable for people of all ages and have a gazillion varieties to try.
From refreshing blends of various seasonal fruits to fun herbs and spices, mocktails do not disappoint! Mocktails are clear proof that non-alcoholic drinks can also be fun, stylish, and satisfying. The reason why people have been slowly shifting to mocktail parties is choosing wellness over indulgence. Many people are opting for mocktails because they want to reduce their alcohol consumption, but also miss the artistry that cocktails offer.
Ask yourself what you would choose for a post-Diwali morning? A hangover or feeling refreshed and energetic to resume work.
Instead of lighting firecrackers and contributing to air and noise pollution, how about some good music and meditation? Sounds boring? Well, trust us, it is not; in fact, it is all that you need in his hectic hustle and bustle of everyday life. Why not celebrate the victory of light over darkness by illuminating the light of goodness and gratitude in you?
These days, even in parties, instead of loud funk music, people are opting for sweet instrumental music in the evening and indie or upbeat fusion music during the night to make people dance. You can also opt for impromptu jamming sessions with your friends and families, bringing in togetherness, the value of Diwali to life.
Embracing Mocktails, Music, and Mindfulness as your mantra for Diwali celebrations does not mean changing the traditions or modernising them. It means renewing them with creativity and purpose. So, this year, let's pause, reflect, and enjoy the festival together by illuminating lights in our hearts and not just our houses, by killing the darkness of laziness and overindulgence, and by falling in love with ourselves and our health first.
