Monday, November 1, 2010

Getting ready for Deepawali

On November 5th, there is a major festival for all Indians called Deepawali. It is the most celebrated festival in India and among Indians living abroad. The name of this festival translates to "festival of lights". Celebrating Deepawali for Hindus is as important as celebrating Christmas for Christians. 


The festival Deepawali universally signifies the renewal of life. The festival ends with the most brilliant fireworks all over India, illuminating the night skies.

I started decorating my house for Deepawali. 















For more memorable centerpieces, tablescapes, and recipes (including gluten free recipes), please check out my book, Entertaining From an Ethnic Indian Kitchen, at my website komalinunna.com.


I am joining Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life and Patty's Weekend Wrap-Up , The Key Bunch's November Diwali Dhamka Party, Cindy for Show and Tell and Vignette Friday @ Color Outside the Lines.
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17 comments:

  1. KarenNovember 1, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Really beautiful. I hope you and your family have a very special holiday.
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  2. Johanna GehrleinNovember 1, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Hi Komali,
    this little peek of your decoration look very nice. I am sure, you decorate your whole house wonderful and surely there will be served a lot of nice and yummy food and you will celebrate this festival with friends and family. I wish you a very nice holiday and lots of lights on the way of your life.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  3. AnonymousNovember 1, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Komali.. wow!! wow!! Your house looks lovely.. The table cover is simply gorgeous.. I cant imagine.. what treasures you must have.. Love the little lotus candle holders.. :-)

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  4. Chari at Happy To DesignNovember 2, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    Hi Komali...

    Ohhh...sooo very beautiful! I love your very large candle lantern...it's gorgeous! Your table covering is sooo beautiful! The fresh flowers, the beautiful candle light, and the lovely table linens make for a very beautiful vignette! Thank you for sharing it with us!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  5. Lakshmi -CelebrationsNovember 2, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    to your blog for the first time.loving the images in these and happy deepavali to you and your family

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  6. LynnNovember 2, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    Your vignette is beautiful-enjoy!

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  7. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 2, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Stunning!!! Love your lantern and the tea lights are beautiful too. So pretty with the flowers. Gorgeous vignette. Thanks so much for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  8. GeetaNovember 2, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    You have a lovely blog filled with beautiful inspirations. I will check out your book as well.

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  9. Brenda PruittNovember 2, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    I love your candle vignette! Very striking!
    Brenda

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  10. RekhaNovember 2, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    Awesome is the word for your Diwali Decoration, very inspiring!

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  11. PreeOccupiedNovember 4, 2010 at 4:15 AM

    So breathtakingly beautiful. Love all the colors. Wish you a very Happy Diwali!

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  12. MarlisNovember 5, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    beautiful lantern and lovely lotus candle holders. Awesome.

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  13. fitty's pinky rose cottageNovember 5, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Happy Diwali! Your candle vignette just lovely!

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  14. moNovember 6, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Your large lantern with the candles in it is just breathtaking. Thank you for sharing a little of your Diwali with us. *hugs*

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  15. Melanie@TheOldWhiteCottageNovember 9, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    How beautiful! The lantern and tablecloth are amazing.

    ~Melanie
    www.theoldwhitecottageblog.com

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  16. UnknownNovember 10, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    lovely:)

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  17. FABBY'S LIVINGOctober 25, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    How gorgeous, I can just imagine all the fabulous food for this wonderful celebration Komali. The lantern is beautiful along with the tablecloth. Thank you for sharing and have a lovely holliday. Lots of hugs, FABBY

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