Diwali , a festival of lights, failed to bring cheer to the Hindu community.It rather cast an environment of disappointment . It was a sad call to people to delve into an affliction that proclaimed their inadequacy.
The charm of Diwali, lies in buying brand new articles. This year, undoubtedly saw the commodities rising to insurmountable levels. Gold is pitched at 1060$ per ounce. Silver is quoting 17.42 per 10 grams. The consumer products , rice, dhal, sugar, vegetables and fruits are keeping the price range in the unaffordable levels.
Hindus buy new clothes during this festive season. They had to restrict their buy to moderate qualities ,as pure silk with zari work has shot to astronomic heights. Another portion of their expenditure , circumvents around preparation of home made sweets and delicacies. This was also kept in compressed position ,as the raw products saw an inflationary trend in their prices.
The movement of the people from cities to the native places , also got affected by the rise in travelling costs. The rush during this period is usually very heavy. Ticket availability in all modes of transport was nil . The airlines ,which is the most expensive mode of travel, also threw out empty hands. The situation will last till mid January,.
The festival had a clean sweep over the wage earners pocket. The bonus was also insufficient to make a complete wrap up of the requirements. But as new purchases have to be made, people had to exert themselves to celebrate the Festival of Diyas.
As the question of sustenance is hovering about, revellry has to take the back seat , undoubtedly. Years back , with a few hundreds, Diwali was celeberated in pomp and splendour. Inflation has not been halted , as the government puts forth. It is in the upswing.The dizzy dangling of price levels sets our heart pounding.
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