My First Diwali in India

DIWALI IN INDIA (festival of lights)

In this week's video, we are celebrating Diwali in India. We're kicking off the celebrations in Udaipur, and eventually making our way to Mumbai for the last day of Diwali.

We found a peaceful, beautiful Diwali in Udaipur (and celebrated my birthday!) before getting amped up for a crazy Deepavali in Mumbai (Bombay), India's most densely populated city.

#diwali #diwalispecial #indiatravel

Chapters:

00:00 Setting up in Udaipur
02:20 trying Indian sweets
04:55 Exploring the decorations
05:26 Buying new clothes
06:05 Birthday dinner
07:27 First night of Diwali
08:23 Flying to Mumbai
09:49 Mumbai Diwali Fireworks

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[nickandraychel]

We are so excited to have been in India for Diwali, and we are thrilled to catch you up on our journey through Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, and now Mumbai over the past couple of weeks. We will continue our adventures through India until March 2025, so there is much more to come. Until then, happy Diwali and thank you for sharing your culture with us ❤

[kirtigupta]

Not millions but close to 2bn people around the world celebrate the festival of lights.

[sravanbathini]

6:27 I stopped listening to you and started hearing to "Hanumal Chalisa" which was playing in the backgroud, LITERALLY 🤩

[manshachauhan]

0:17 Deepawali is not buying gold.
Deepawali is not eating sweets.
Deepawali is not buying clothes.
Deepawali is not giving gifts.
Deepawali is celebrating victory of Dharma over adharma.
Deepawali is celebrating return of Prabhu Ram to Ayodhya.
Deepawali is being a Proud Hindu.
LET'S PRESERVE IT'S RELIGIOUS, HISTORICAL & CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE...
Jai Shree Ram 🫀🚩

[raghusharma]

Hanuman chalisa in the background … ohhh my shiva. I miss India so much…. 😢😢😢😢

[Kalki]

If you're in India, please consider avoiding the commonly visited, stereotypical destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. Instead, explore the hidden gems of the country
these are the most breathtaking places that India has to offer.


1.Lakshadweep Islands

Agatti
Bangaram Beach
Kavaratti Beach
Kalpeni
Thinnakara Island

2.Ladakh

Pangong Tso Lake
Phugtal Monastery
Kharnak
Zanskar
Tso Kar Lake
Hanle
Phukthar Monastery
Tso Moriri Lake
Thiksey Monastery
Nubra Valley
Puga valley
Umling La Pass
Magnetic Hill
Chadar Trek, Kargil
Sand Dunes Leisure Park
Turtuk


3.Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Radhanagar Beach
Long Island- Lalaji Bay Beach
North Passage Island-Mark Bay Beach
Ross & Smith Islands (Twin Islands)
Elephant Beach
Jolly Buoy Island
Cinque Island
Kalapathar Beach
Laxmanpur Beach
Sitapur Beach
Little Andaman Island
Vijayanagar Beach
Rutland Island
Baratang Island
Interview Island
Guitar Island

4.Meghalaya

Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge
NohKaLikai Falls
Wari Chora
Phi Phi Fall
Nongkhnum River Island
Mawlynnong
Wei Sawdong Falls
Nongjrong
Tura
Krem Chympe
Dawki
Siju Caves
Laitlum Canyon


5.Sikkim

Gurudongmar Lake
Gangtok
Yumthang Valley
Lachen
Lachung
Pelling
Yume Samdong
Tsomgo Lake

6.Arunachal Pradesh

Ziro Valley
Tawang
Sela Pass
Bhalukpong
Roing
Tezu
Mechuka Valley
Sangti Valley
Bumla Pass
Dirang
Dong Valley
Changlang

7.Jammu and Kashmir

Aru Valley
Sonamarg
Srinagar
Gulmarg
Patnitop
Gangabal Lake Trek
Betaab Valley
Budgam
Kupwara
Gurez Valley
Baisaran Valley



8.Maharashtra

Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Mahabaleshwar
Kalsubai Hills
Amboli
Kumbhe Waterfall
Tarkarli
Mangi Tung
HariHar Fort
Rajmachi Fort Trek
Rajgad Fort
Bhairavgad
Lonar Crater
Kalavantin Durg
Peb Fort -Vikatgad
Sandhan Valley
Naneghat Reverse Waterfall
Kalu Waterfall
kaas plateau, panchgani
Devghali Beach, Kasheli
Nanemachi Waterfall


9.Himachal Pradesh

Parvati Valley
Kangra Valley
Spiti Valley, Komic
Tirthan Valley
Sangla Valley
Lahaul valley
Tangti Kogma
Malana
Kufri
Kasol
Bir Billing
Tosh
Kaza
Khajjiar
Kalpa
Bir Billing
Jibhi
Dalhousie
Dev Roopa Trek
Kyelang
Beas Kund


10.Uttarakhand

Valley of Flowers
Auli
Roopkund
Pangot
Devprayag
Haridwar
Kedarnath
Crank's Ridge
Badrinath
Chopta
Nelong Valley
Harsil Valley

11.Karnataka

Hampi
Badami cave temples
Gokarna
Iruppu Falls
Jog Falls
Coorg
Ottinene Beach
kudremukh
Agumbe
chikmagalur
Mysore Palace
Mullayanagiri Peak
Netrani Island
Belur
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarhole
Shivanasamudra Falls

12.kerala

Alleppey
Munnar-Anamudi Peak
Marayoor
Kanthalloor
Kollengode
Wayanad
Vagamon
Thekkady
Gavi
Kavayi Island
Varkala Beach
Athirappilly Waterfalls
Munroe Island
Kuttanad
Thenmala
Aymanam Village
Jatayu Earth's Center Nature Park
Ranipuram
Nilambur
Kumarakom
Poovar
Silent Valley
Meenmutty Waterfalls


13.Mizoram

Reiek
Aizawl
Vantawng Waterfall
Tuirihiau falls
Falkawn Village

[amodsainiindoria]

Most diverse cultures in Happy Diwali to all

[gauravampire]

1:06 Yes, It is an extremely important part of Diwali Celebration…During these festive times, the family comes together to help each other in cleaning out every space of the house, dusting, painting, decorating etc…This is done because the Diwali night is the most darkest night i.e, New moon or Amavasya and 2 important gods are worshipped on that day…Ganesh & Laxmi…The Goddess of wealth Laxmi come down to earth on this particular darkest night to bless the people with good fortune, wealth….& she is welcomed in a cleaned & decorated house….we pray to her that for whole year she resides with us in the form of blessings….and also Ganesh, The god of knowledge is also worshipped to gives us the knowledge on how to manage this wealth as wealth without knowledge is disaster…..

[itscarolinemary]

India looks so cool, loving this video!

[sum_it]

Happy Diwali🪔 The reason behind all the lightings in this festival goes way back, this festival comemorates the homecoming of Lord Ram in Ayodhya after 14years of exile, so the whole city was lit up with diyas and all and thats why we lighten and brighten up every place to welcome lord Ram

[jklbd]

It's so beautiful. I wish I were in India this diwali . This year our diwali didn't go as usual.
(I'm Bangladeshi btw)

[chethanpatwa]

The joy on the face of two of them -absolute bliss. The festive mood at its best...

[noblydevoted]

Happy DIWALI!!! I really appreciate how you guys accepted the chaos and tried to understand what the festival is about, rituals and customs are; and became a part of it. Unlike some who doesn't care and just try to diss everything. Great vlog! I was widely smiling just looking at your reactions: pure and happy. Thank you and have a blessed stay.

[garbage]

It's not celebrate by millions of people, but 1.3 Billion people across world.

[ChandanSoni-egww]

India is not so rich as other europian countries but in the cultural values and traditional event it is the best .

[Australiandetour]

Awesome video, I love it, Love from Australia.

[parsecgamin]

Happy Diwali didi love from Agra, India. Hope you enjoying in India and happy b'day.

[hellokaun]

I loved you guys, you guys are not like other foreigner youtubers who just come india for views and subs, you guys are here for experiencing India
Much love and respect 💕
All the best for future 🙏🏻

[manishsaini]

6:26 ...This Hanuman Chalisa in the background at Hanuman Ghat.. waaah❤❤

[VVSUNIVERSE]

HANUMAN CHALISA IN THE BACKGROUND IS SO NOSTALGIC :) 6:48