Preparations for the biggest festival in the Hindu calendar, the Festival of Lights, Diwali has begun which is just three weeks away.
Weeks Prior to Diwali, Hindus around Fiji and the world clean their houses and compounds and start making variety of sweets which is shared and exchanged with families and friends on Diwali day.
In an attempt to encourage people to make nutritious sweets using locally made ingredients is what Radio Sargam is promoting this Diwali and has organized a Diwali Thali competition.
Programs Director, Anirudh Diwakar said that they are trying to promote healthy cooking as well as trying to get the housewives and men to come out in the open with their cooking skills.
Diwali which involves the lighting of small clay lamps called diyas filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil will be celebrated on the 5th of next month.
Story by: Sneh Chaudhry
