Make this Diwali Family Wali: Book a Homestay!

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in every corner of the country. Although the reason behind its celebration varies from place to place, the primary feeling behind this is the victory of good over evil. It’s also a time when family members and relatives gather together to rejoice and pray for everyone’s prosperity. However, some people prefer to visit new places to experience a new way of celebrating Diwali.

If you are also planning to visit a different city this Diwali, consider booking a homestay to capture the top sightseeing places in the new place while enjoying all the celebrations in a personal setting.

How does Homestay Benefit People?

If you look at the streets, Diwali celebrations look almost similar everywhere with fireworks, sparkling lights and mesmerising diyas. However, the real diversity and uniqueness come in indoor settings, which include rituals and traditions of different cultures. By choosing a homestay, you get the opportunity to connect with people from different backgrounds and learn their way of celebrating Diwali. Moreover, your host provides a personalised and comfortable setting to enhance your stay.

Here are some cities where you can visit this Diwali to experience the best homestay.

Jaipur

The beauty of Diwali in Jaipur can be witnessed in the illuminated homes, shops, streets and markets. One of the biggest attractions of Pink City during this festival is the conducting of competition for the most fantastically decorated market. To encourage participation, the state government covers the electricity bills. By booking a homestay in this city, you get the chance to celebrate Diwali in style, which includes visiting a marketplace to witness all the fun and excitement of fireworks, eating from food stalls, buying jewellery, etc.

Therefore, to make the best of your Jaipur visit, book OYO homestays, such as:

• OYO 3906 homestay
• OYO 75407 Hotel Jaipur

Kolkata

Compared to other parts of India, Kolkata offers an entirely different celebration of Diwali. Although you will find lighting and fireworks throughout the city, people here worship Goddess Kali instead of Goddess Laxmi. By booking a homestay in Kolkata, you can visit places like Kalighata, Dakshineswar, and Belur Math, which attracts numerous devotees. Additionally, you will see excellently crafted idols of Goddess Kali on display throughout the city and chanting mantras to destroy ego and illusions.

Some of the best OYO homestay family resorts in Kolkata are:

• OYO 79748 Eco Palace Stay
• OYO Home 83978

Amritsar

Although Amritsar is predominated by the Sikh community, Diwali is celebrated in an extravagant style in the Golden temple. This is because the sixth guru of Sikhs (Guru Hargobind Singh) was released by the Mughal emperor Jehangir from imprisonment on this day. Therefore, people in Amritsar lit earthen candles throughout the temple and displayed fireworks in memory of this day.

If you want to capture the top sightseeing in this city along with a host family, book a homestay from the best OYO rooms, such as:

• OYO 24630
• OYO 24116

Chennai

In southern India, people celebrate Diwali because it marks the day when Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasur. On this auspicious day, people start the celebration by taking an oil bath and worshipping Goddess Laxmi. At night everyone decorates houses with earthen lights and bursts firecrackers until late at night. To experience the authentic feel of the Diwali celebration in Chennai, you must book a homestay and understand the real emotion behind every ritual.

Some of the safest and most comfortable homestays in Chennai are:

• OYO Home 89411 Daylight
• OYO 80158 MTS Guest house

Conclusion

India is a country with varied traditions and cultures. Each tradition has a unique feature, and one must experience it through personal participation. The homestay facility offered by OYO is one of the safest ways to do so.

So, make this Diwali Family wali with Oyo Homestays!