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I’ve always felt Diwali isn’t just about lighting diyas or decorating, it’s about everything that happens around that light. The stories before it, the calm after, and the meaning behind rituals we often rush through.
The day before Diwali is Narak Chaturdashi, the story of Shri Krishna and the demon Narakasura. Once a powerful ruler turned cruel, Narakasura spread darkness and fear until Krishna and Satyabhama defeated him. In his final moments, he wished that people celebrate his end with light and joy, not fear. So they did, lighting diyas and clearing homes to mark the victory of light over darkness, inside and out. That story stayed with me. Before Diwali’s sparkle, you first face your own shadows. For me, these diyas are that small victory over inner chaos.
The day after Diwali brings Govardhan Puja, another tale of Shri Krishna. When the people of Vrindavan worshipped Indra for rain, Krishna reminded them that it was nature and Govardhan Hill that truly sustained life. Angered, Indra sent storms, and Krishna lifted the hill on his little finger to shelter everyone. It’s a lesson in gratitude: real strength comes from faith, kindness, and balance, not pride.
So when I created this flat lay, I wanted it to hold that balance, the diya for light after darkness, the flowers for gratitude, the peacock feather for Krishna’s presence and calm protection. And the phone, for me, just felt like a part of that story too. It’s where we now hold our world, our light, our memories. It’s modern, but it’s still a part of how we connect and reflect.
In a way, this became my own version of Diwali: before the light, and after it. A reminder that even as oil lamps turn into screens, the meaning behind the light never really changes.
Theme: “Subtle”.
The phone you see in the images is the CMF Phone 2 Pro.
