The festival of Diwali among Nomadic & Adivasi communities

"A walk through the padas will tell you that tribals don’t consume as many resources or spend as much money on festivities. Their conception of happiness and celebration is rather straightforward: it is centred on sharing rather than materialism. The origin of festivals, even the names of their deities, are often rooted in nature and the dependence of their livelihoods on natural resources.”

-Deepa Pawar tells Mid-day while talking about Diwali celebrations in her community.

Read the article here: https://www.mid-day.com/sunday-mid-day/article/diverging-from-diwali-23319430