Happy Diwali!

 This Friday we celebrated Diwali with the Entire Jeevitam Team after almost two years. It was a unique experience as many of the colleagues participated in ths festivities virtually. Everyone was dressed in ethnic Indian clothing, we conducted Havan & Diwali Pooja in our Delhi office which was attended by everyone digitally & physically, had good food together and clicked photographs. Everyone enjoyed the whole experience and had a feeling of togetherness. In the hustle and bustle of our Startup Journey, I think it was important for us to spend time as Jeevitam Family and enjoy Diwali Festivities. When we celebrate a festival, we are essentially celebrating all that is good and valuable in life, such as Family, Friends and Colleagues.

As the festival of lights inches closer, my heart beats faster and I can just smell the festivities in the air. When I think about my childhood Diwali memories, I remember reluctantly helping Parents with Diwali House Cleaning, watching & assisting my mother Prepare Sweets & Snacks and meeting Friends & Family for Cracker Bursting Sessions. The sounds of firecrackers, laughing children, smoke and lights would fill the air after sunset during Diwali. As the whole building where I stayed, gathered together for fireworks sessions, I knew it was Diwali when people would light a cracker, close their eyes and ears and run in the opposite direction. And I definitely knew it was Diwali when we posed with our group of friends holding Phuljhadis. Diwali is the time for not just eating, but overeating!! Infact I would love to visit Diwali Mela, go out along with Parents to meet Family & Friends to try out delicious homemade snacks and sweets prepared by them. Diwali definitely brought lots of Cheer and Happiness and made my Childhood Memories a special one.

The excitement of Diwali is palpable. But this festival which marks the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, has changed over the last two years. I clearly see there is a inbuilt desire among all to meet as many friends & family and spend as much time with them, long weekend probably will help all. I also see many of us making conscious efforts to reconnect with our traditions. I am looking forward to doing Pooja with Family, lighting of Diyas, bursting crackers and enjoying sumptuous food & sweets. However, I also few new trends emerging, I see many of us continue to celebrate it Digitally with folks around the world. Festivals like Diwali are all about spreading happiness, people are spending time Doing Good. A sky full of fireworks, a mouth full of sweets, a house full of diyas and a heart full of joy. Wishing You and Your Family a Very Happy & Prosperous Diwali.

Happy Sunday!! Keep Moving & Smiling!!🏃🏽😊

#sundayvibes #keepmoving #keepsmiling

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