Keep it simple

Celebrate Diwali with grace, simplicity and spirituality

- Anjali Kochhar

Diwali is often associated with grandeur, crackers, and big bashes but over the years, people have also started to look inwards, be more mindful and actually live the spiritual meaning behind the celebration.

For many, the essence of Diwali lies in keeping it simple. No extravagant celebrations.

Declutter

Well, every household in India undergoes deep cleaning, every Diwali as Ma Lakshmi visits our house. Bindiya Ahuja, 31, from Philadelphia, shares, “My keep-it-simple Diwali ritual is to clean my house. I love deep cleaning every year. It keeps me sane. Also, to welcome Lakshmi Ma to our house, we should clean our house and then decorate it with elegance.”

Decluttering is not just about tradition, but it also has psychological benefits. According to a 2011 study by Princeton University Neuroscience Institute, cluttered environments can increase stress and limit focus. Cleaning before Diwali, therefore, not only honors tradition but also creates mental clarity, a perfect stage for joy and reflection. How about including this in your simpler joyous rituals?

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