Diwali Writing Competition-Online Writing Contest 2024

Why Should You Participate?

Your Voice Matters: For too long, we’ve celebrated Diwali quietly, within our homes and among our close circles, while the true meaning of the festival often goes unrecognized in the larger world. This is your chance to make your voice heard—to share with the world what Diwali really stands for. Your thoughts can spark a global conversation.

Preserve Our Cultural Legacy: As the world rapidly modernizes, many of our sacred traditions and values are being lost or diluted. If we don’t speak up, who will? Use this contest to document and celebrate the spiritual and cultural richness of Diwali for future generations. Now is the time to act, before these values fade away.

Diwali’s True Spirit Needs Your Words: The essence of Diwali—the triumph of good, unity, and light—is universal, but it's not being celebrated or understood as deeply as it should be. You have the power to change that. By sharing your thoughts, you can bring the true spirit of Diwali into the light and ensure it gets the respect it deserves.

This Opportunity Won’t Come Again: Often, we wait for the right moment to speak, thinking we’ll get another chance. But what if this is the moment the world needs your perspective? Don’t let this opportunity pass—this is your time to influence how Diwali is understood and appreciated across the globe.

Your Experience Is Unique, and It’s Time to Share It: Each person’s relationship with Diwali is deeply personal and meaningful. Only you can share your experience, and the world deserves to hear it. Don’t let your thoughts and feelings stay hidden—express them now, while you have the platform.

Be the Change the World Needs: The world doesn’t always appreciate the importance of values like compassion, light, and faith. This is your chance to be a part of the change—to show through your writing how powerful these values are and why the world should embrace them more fully.

Here’s what you can write about:

Personal Memories of Diwali: Share your most cherished Diwali memories from childhood or family traditions that make the festival special for you.

The Spiritual Significance of Diwali: Reflect on the deeper meaning of Diwali—the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and how this symbolism impacts your life.

Diwali in Today’s World: Write about how the festival is celebrated in modern times and its relevance in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. How do you think Diwali can maintain its essence amid modern distractions?

How Diwali Brings People Together: Share stories of how Diwali fosters unity, togetherness, and community spirit, even among people from diverse backgrounds.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Diwali: Reflect on how the festival can evolve to become more sustainable and environmentally conscious, especially in terms of crackers, pollution, and eco-friendly practices.

Your Unique Diwali Traditions: Every family celebrates Diwali differently. Share your own unique traditions or rituals, whether they’re traditional or modern adaptations.

Diwali’s Message for the World: If you could send one message about the importance of Diwali to the world, what would it be? This could be about kindness, compassion, or the victory of good over evil in everyday life.

Diwali and Charity: Reflect on how Diwali encourages giving back to society, whether through acts of charity, sharing wealth, or helping the less fortunate.

Diwali Celebrations Across India:

Ayodhya Diwali: Explore the grand celebrations in Ayodhya, where Lord Rama returned after his exile. Write about the magical experience of witnessing the city adorned with millions of lamps and the spiritual significance behind it.

Varanasi Diwali: Share the mesmerizing beauty of Diwali in Varanasi, with its Ganga Aarti and the city lighting up along the ghats. Highlight the divine energy that fills the air during this time.

Jaipur Diwali: Write about the breathtaking sight of Pink City’s markets and monuments illuminated in colorful lights, showcasing the royal grandeur of Rajasthan during Diwali.

Amritsar Diwali: Explore how Diwali is celebrated at the Golden Temple, with the shimmering lights reflecting on the sacred waters and the special connection between Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.

Kolkata Diwali (Kali Puja): Share insights into how Kali Puja in Kolkata adds a unique dimension to the Diwali festivities, blending spirituality and devotion to Goddess Kali.

In order for your submission to qualify, it must:

Submit directly on our platform. We do not accept external formats like Word or PDF.

Be between 1,000-2,500 words.