Diwali celebrated in Sivakasi

Diwali was celebrated with fun on 31st October 2023, Thursday, in Sivakasi. During Diwali eve, the shopping remained the main highlight in the town, especially in NRKR Road. Sivakasians begin bursting of crackers well before the festival of Diwali. In many households, the day began with a pre-dawn oil bath and donning of new clothes before prayers. People thronged Mutton and Chicken stall from 03:00 a.m.. There was crowed in the stalls till 1:00 p.m.. Devotees thronged temple and special abhisegams has been taken place in all the temples. In the morning, the women prepared sweet dishes such as Mundhrikothu, Paniyaaram, Ulundha Vada, Aama Vada and Gulab Jamun. Sivakasians make and shared sweets with friends and relatives.

Sivakasians were eager in watching the new released movies in theatres. There was huge crowd in front of Cinema theatres. Majority of the theatres were house full - Brother, Amaran, Bloody Beggar. Some Sivakasians showed their interest towards special Diwali shows broadcasted in Television. The festival of lights, Diwali, brings fun, joy and togetherness. Children and youth eagerly look forward for the arrival of the festival. Everyone was with their new dresses and fired crackers. Sivakasians taking crazy selfies with crackers and fireworks displays. Sivakasi has been seen with non stop sound and colourful lights throughout the festival. And all age sections enjoyed the festival.