Places to Celebrate Diwali in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, a city famous for its culture and lively energy, lights up with excitement during Diwali. The streets shimmer with diyas, local bazaars bustle with festive shoppers, and the aroma of traditional sweets fills the air, capturing the essence of Gujarat’s grandest celebration.Diwali in Ahmedabad is a five-day festival that begins with Dhanteras, when locals light diyas and decorate their homes with torans and bandhanwars. Kali Chaudas is the second day, when people offer prayers to Goddess Kali to remove negative energies and overcome fear and obstacles. The main day, Diwali or Lakshmi Puja, sees homes and community spaces illuminated with oil lamps as families worship Goddess Lakshmi.
The fourth day, Govardhan Puja / Bestu Varas, marks the Gujarati New Year, celebrated with symbolic Govardhan Hills, Annakut offerings, and cattle worship. The festival concludes with Bhai Dooj, a day when brothers visit their sisters and families strengthen their bonds.
During these days, you can explore the lively markets of Manek Chowk, Ratan Pole, and Law Garden for festive shopping and savour traditional treats. Key landmarks like Sabarmati Riverfront, Kankaria Lake, Hutheesing Temple, and Hare Krishna Mandir host cultural programmes and are beautifully decorated with fairy lights, rangolis and flowers.
The fourth day, Govardhan Puja / Bestu Varas, marks the Gujarati New Year, celebrated with symbolic Govardhan Hills, Annakut offerings, and cattle worship. The festival concludes with Bhai Dooj, a day when brothers visit their sisters and families strengthen their bonds.
During these days, you can explore the lively markets of Manek Chowk, Ratan Pole, and Law Garden for festive shopping and savour traditional treats. Key landmarks like Sabarmati Riverfront, Kankaria Lake, Hutheesing Temple, and Hare Krishna Mandir host cultural programmes and are beautifully decorated with fairy lights, rangolis and flowers.
