Local Indian Family Invite Us Into Their Home For Diwali Celebrations 🇮🇳
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- Foreigners Travel To India 2023 and get invited into a family home for Diwali ✨️🇮🇳
Our travel in India has coincided with Diwali Celebrations and we were so honoured to get invited into someone's home for it #Diwali2023 #Pune #Travel
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Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in India and other countries. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrated over five days, it usually falls between October and November.
People illuminate their homes with oil lamps and colorful decorations, signifying the triumph of light. Diwali involves worshiping various deities, including the goddess Lakshmi, for prosperity and wealth. Families come together, exchange gifts, and share festive meals.
Fireworks are a common part of Diwali celebrations, representing the joy of the people living on Earth, making the gods aware of their happiness. The festival fosters a sense of unity and joy, transcending religious and regional boundaries.
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VEGAN IN INDIA, they usually have a tendency to put a gallon of butter in everything and use milk in abundance! How did you manage?
@@b3564 Not everyone in India is Vegan. 40% Indians eat meat on regular basis.
@@tonyroy8123 I think you got the wrong end of the stick, I was just pointing out that they usually use butter rather than oil as a base (Currys, buttering bread and yogurt is used for sides as well mixing for nan) for most dishes rather than using! I do understand that a lot of people eat meat. Milk isn't exactly vegan!
Thanks, Liam and Janine, for accepting the invitation and spending Diwali with us. It is indeed about 'sharing what we have'. You are doing a great job of sharing and spreading love and it really reflects in all your videos. Keep sharing your experiences in India and all over the world. ❤❤
I generally don't comment on TH-cam. Great effort in showing what a real diwali is. Must appreciate your family members for being so welcoming.
It was a joy to see, Poorva. I've followed Janine and Liam on their travels for awhile now, and so good to see them back in India. As a weekly watcher of their videos, I can say that they were genuinely very happy and felt privileged to be there on such a meaningful occasion. How wonderful of you and your family to invite them into your home to celebrate Divali. Saal Mubarak! 🙏
Thank you for having Poorva, it was something we will never forget 🙏 ❤️
Thank you so much poorva to you and your family, for following our culture "welcoming guests with smile face and feed foods" (even though enemy also). I feel very proud we are an Indians and still follow our cultures, festivals and tradtions..Thank you so much poorva...😊😊😊
Thank you Poorva and your lovely family, we really enjoyed watching the traditional Divali celebrations and all the amazing food. Much love ❤
Indians are peace loving people....love you India from Switzerland
Love from India ❤️
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correction swiss dude, only indian HINDUS are peaceful
well All non Muslim people are peaceful people
all places have good and bad people
…the basic wisdom of Hinduism ‘There are NO outsiders’
..World is One Family
Love that ✌️
Vasudeva kutumbakam ( world is one Family )
hmm you don't know the history. you don't know the truth. Do you even know caste system "Varnashrama" and the damage its doing still to the date. There is tea shop in 12km from where I live still has three glasses for different people. In some places, SC Hindu people are not allowed inside temple and practice this amazing dharma
@@Krat-kar so true caste system ruined hinduism for everyone. I just wished we didn't have a caste system in india then we could've really said the world is one family.
@@rockyviru9273 *vasudhaiva
As a South African I can attest that the Indian people here are the warmest most amazing people. The world would be a better place if we could be more like these loving kind hearted souls ❤
Totally agree 👍 well Said 👏
Thank you for these kind words. 🙏 Feeling proud as a Bharatiya (Indian).
True that's why whole world came here ,rule us, invade , looted
Dutch, Portuguese, British, French, Muslim invaders
Made golden rich country to poor country..
Because we indian see the whole world as one family.
Sweet ❤
The fundamental principle of Hinduism is Vasudhaiva Kutumbhakam. The world is one family. So there is no concept of stranger.
Love that 👌
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True ❤️❤️🌹🌹❤️❤️🙏🙏
Okay😂
Indians are very proud of their Culture and rightly so . God knows so many invaders have come specifically to destroy their Culture , But we're in 2023 and The Culture is not only still here and flourishing in India but all over the world . Hare Krishna.
India you are amazing. The children are so confident and unspoilt and inquisitive. Wish I was back there 🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️
Our Indian parents are very strict when it comes to morality, ethics virtues following family ethics and respecting elders and never back answering like here the parenting is way strict. That's the reason you will find us more like that. 😁
Bro what a complement 😂😂 love from india
India is reaching back where your ancestors came to destroy us.
You are welcome in India. Though India is full of good people you might meet with some strange people. Be alert. But please come to India, our guest is like god to us.
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I spent Diwali with my Indian friend in England. We had a little firepit, ate beautiful food she makes herself, lit fireworks and was surrounded by fairy lights and candles. Lots of friends from different backgrounds chatted the eveningaway whilst the children played. Beautiful. And it was her birthday yesterday too.
Thank you for bringing us this delightful festival from the homes of these generous people. 🎉
Sounds glorious 🙌
@@ThoseHappyDays it was intimate and lovely. Thank you x
As an Indian I feel proud the way at which the boys invited you to their home. Best thing is you both obliged. That kids are the great ambassordors for our nation.
Haha we didn't have any time to but we are glad we did. Sweet family
@@ThoseHappyDays It's so nice you still visited the kids house... I can see whole family was ready to host you happily..... Visiting Sudame family must be the planned one....But I am sure this one was not planned., that's why it's look more real and interesting .
Hinduism teaches that we are all one- no man for himself, all family. India is a gift to the world
I lived in India for 6 months - I adore Indian people and the culture . Back in England I don’t feel the same warmth from English people. Can’t wait to go back to India
India is a home of food, culture,ethics,good heart peaple.
It is
My daughter went to Pune twice (six weeks each time) for the company she worked for. She loved it and would totally agree with you about how lovely the people are. Those young boys were so sweet and spoke excellent English. The family, so welcoming and sharing their Diwali with you. Thank you for taking us with you to witness the hospitality and friendliness of the people. 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤
Hindu scriptures say "athidi devobhava" and it means guest is God (in Sanskrit). You guys are guests in India and you are treated well. It is all about sharing and caring in India.
"Guests is akin to god" u mean coz we believe God can approach us in any form to test our goodness, specially in form of stranger/guest & also as we believe god resides within every living being.
The ideology behind it is that a guest should be treated with the same respect one would give to a deity. It conveys that those who come to a person's home, even if for a brief moment, should be welcomed and respected as if they were one's own.
PS:- The mantra is from Taittiriya Upanishad, Shikshavalli which says: "matrudevo bhava, mitradevo bhava, pitrudevo bhava, putradevo bhava, acharyadevo bhava, atithidevo bhava" that literally means "be one for whom the Mother is God, be one for whom the Friend is God, be one for whom the Father is God, be one for whom the Child is God, be one for whom the Teacher is God, and be one for whom the Guest is God"
As an Indian living in England - it was always tricky to explain to my British colleagues what is it we miss during Diwali. I am glad some amazing people like you guys are getting to experience it and enjoy it like we do (oh the joy on your faces brings me back to when I was a kid).
Maybe I will just show this vid to them next time they ask me "How is diwali back in your country?"
Yes do so, as it might help seeing it from a foreigners perspective too
India, you are a special place. Just such wonderful, welcoming people - so very heartwarming ❤
So true
Absolutely Sandra. I'm a British woman in India living with an Indian family and they can't do enough for me. Indian hospitality is second to none ❤❤❤
❤❤❤ we are sooo happy to hear u all say that lots of love from india ❤
Most welcome.
@@travellingyoginikas And that's how you colonized us. Thanks for everything
At 8:47 her mother said in marathi, take number from them next time if they will come to Pune we will invite them again❤️❤️ This is my Maharashtra ❤ this is my India❤❤
I had the most amazing meal with a family in India. The hospitality is out of this world. They even gifted na a sari. The food blew me away. 🔥 😊 😋
Thats our culture
😅 na , Indian accent
That little boy who spoke in English & introduced himself is a gem... lovely attitude ❤❤ God bless him 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Isn’t it lovely to meet such sweet and kind children and people .
It made me smile on this cold winter’s morning in the uk.
Good we are pleased ❤️
Who is holding you? Just buy a ticket and come here to stay as long as you wish.
What an incredible experience. Indians truly are a very generous nation. Definitely high on my bucket list of somewhere I would love to travel and spend time in, in the future ❤ Thanks for sharing guys and happy duvali to anyone who celebrates it 🙏💕
Happy Diwali ✨️
Who is holding you? Just buy a ticket and come here to stay as long as you wish.
If u come around March come to vrindavan if during Diwali days come to ayodhya u ll have best experience from where these festival originated 🙏
Travel to Delhi and see the North Indian marvels.
Don't go to Delhi tbh.
Come to Ahmedabad instead
" అతిధి దేవోభవ " అని చెప్పిన సనాతన ధర్మం, నా భారతదేశం చాలా గొప్పది.
భారతదేశం బాగుంటే, ప్రపంచం బాగుంటుంది.
అందరూ బాగుండాలి.
భారత్ మాతాకీ జై 🇮🇳
Those young boys were so friendly. In some places you would be suspicious that they had the intention of scamming you in some way but just about everyone you’ve met in India seem so genuine and welcoming.
Just stay away from peacefuls..you will be alright.
Fabulous video! Can't get over how warm and welcoming the Indian people are 😍 The insight into the Hindu culture was wonderful and what a nice family. Janine looked gorgeous in her sari💃Thankyou both ❤
Julie I'm a British woman living in India. I'm addicted to the food, the hospitality, the culture and the colourful saris, hence I live here lol 😊
Thank you for your kind words Julie 🙏
The Indian notion of divinity does not equate God as some singular humanoid entity, exclusively male, exclusively humanoid, and having an affinity for some specific species, planet, race, culture, or geographical region.
It is akin to Einstein's equation E = M (divine energy manifesting as everything), hence the reverence toward male, female forces of nature, mountains, rivers, stars, living, non-living entities, permeating all creation. It is both monotheistic & polytheistic - the underlying homogeneous energy field or consciousness expressing itself as the heterogeneous reality we perceive.
It is not all that different from certain interpretations of Judaism & Christianity, such as that of Baruch Spinoza...just depends on which interpretation you follow, and all religions can have a common thread.
Based on the above, such a notion translates as everything emanating from the same common source - the world/cosmos is one family.
I just love how open minded and non judgemental you both are. Whether it's food, people, travels in your tuktuk, whatever.. Your approach to life is lovely to be apart of. Thank you.
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Well said!
If an unknown british family invited me into there home id think they were going to rob me 😅 (and they probably would) indian people seem so nice and friendly, most strangers in the UK are miserable
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Omg I was in tears when that lovely little boy came and spoke to you.
Damn!! I felt overwhelmed by those kids, they are kids yet mature; they know how to treat and behave with guests. Awwie, I wasn’t supposed to cry but I am. Those are really smart kids and nice ones. May God bless them, protect them. 😭😭😭
What an amazing vlog and what an incredible experience. Yet more proof of how kind and welcoming Indian people are 😀😀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💛
Love from India🇮🇳❤
This was a cracker. Such a warm feeling, those lovely children and that beautiful family. You brightened up a grey, cold English morning. Thanks to you and all the Indian people you met.
I agree the Indian people are beautiful. I'm currently living with a host family in India and they are the kindest people ❤
We thank them too, and thanks for watching. Really pleased you enjoyed it 🎉
In India you will fill you are human.. all emotion are loud and clear..😊 leaving in USA missing all these emotions. Thank you 🙏
How lovely was that what a privilege 💚
Although from uk and don't know any sanskrit, I listen every morning to sanskrit been sung. Have done for last 3 years.
its uplifting and spiritual 🙏
Seems like you both have embraced the culture and that's why people are drawn to you both. Enjoy your journey. 💚
What a way to start the day
I have watched hundreds of your videos but this was my all time favourite….such love and unity. Thank you so much Liam and Janine xxx
Really pleased you liked it 😀
The lady started looking perfect after wearing that bindi! ✨
Agree?
Ah that was amazing, we went to India a few years ago and found it well its hard to put into words the people the culture the whole experince left us humbled and full in so many ways. Look forward to your next video ❤
It's exactly that isn't it! Well said
Awesome! It’s like we’ve all been invited and are part of the family as well. Beautiful 🙏
It just shows how we are strangled by Heath and safety in the UK, looked like a great evening with those lovely generous people ❤
Come, Visit Mother India.. We Hindus/Sanatanis love the world.. We treat guests as Gods. When you visit our home, we consider you Our God. Athidhi Devo Bhava.. Love, Happiness and Peace to you and your loved ones and Happy Christmas..
Such lovely people, and a treat to be taken along on the Diwali festival. It must have been awesome to be there.
It really was, so pleased to have finally been part of an authentic diwali celebration 🎆
India( original name BHARAT) has a rich culture and traditions. Every Indian state is blessed with good food and humanity .
This entire video was so heart-warming and made me smile so much. The friendly lovely children, Poorva's kind family as well, and how nice of them to veganise some of their dishes. Loved Janine's sari, she looked lovely in it. Hope one day, to make it to India, have always felt it's my Spiritual home.
Was so kind of them, thank you for watching 👀 and joining us ❤️
What a uniquely joyful and spiritual celebration!! Dawali must be experienced by visitors and newcomers to India just like this! Parva's family and the children are all so beautiful and welcoming! What a wonderful opportunity for you, Liam, Janine and for us vicariously as well to be a part of it. These fireworks and crackers take me back to my time in Guatemala on Christmas and New Year's Eve, where hundreds of crackling smoke bombs and bright lights of fire would be set off for hours to the point where I thought I was in the midst of a war zone! Thank you so much for this! And Janine, you look stunning in ur soft pink sari and Liam so nice in that comfortable cotton blue shirt. Happy Dawali! 🤩
Thank you, we always love your positive comments and feedback 😊
India is so lively..Truly Incredible India
It really is
What a wonderfully uplifting episode. I hope that, when I visit India next year, for an Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment, I'll meet some beautiful people too. Hopefully I'll also get to explore some of the country 🙏💜
Yes you will undoubtedly meet people you will remember for the rest of your life
Please come welcome to India
Welcome to India sister. I wish you a pleasant and memorable journey 🤗🤗
Welcome to India any time..if need any help ask us without any hesitation 💐💐
@@nirusharma343 thank you
What beautiful traditions, thank you both for sharing your wonderful adventures in India. You have shown us so much more than most travel vloggers, with an insight into the culture from a non tourist perspective. Such warm, wonderful people show what’s really important in life, human kindness.
Its an absolute pleasure 🙏
That kid is so confident he’s definitely going places
THANKS FOR VISITING MY MOTHER INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️....Proud proud lucky to be breathing this mother indian air ... blessed for being Indian....Love u happy days Chanel from Bangalore
Thank you 🙏❤️🇮🇳
They invited you because in Our culture guest is like God, so inviting you means inviting God on this auspicious occasion 😊💞
Love the friendliness of the children and adults.
Those kids were so happy to see foreigners. You made some of theirs day and they will remember this interactions forever.
We are pleased they were such good fun
Janine, you really made me laugh when you said I’ve never done an autograph before!! Omg 😂sooo funny 🤣 what beautiful children they are ❤
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Just want to say Thank you.. leaving in USA missing all those emotions.. you will never feel alone in India 🇮🇳
Wow! The hospitality of the Indian people, both on this trip and your last just blows me away. What a wonderful culture, I’m loving your journey and Janine you were rocking that Sari 🥻 beautiful xx
Now that's what a perfect Diwali celebration is
I have seen many foreigners in vlogs wandering around during Diwali not knowing how to celebrate such a auspicious festival
I'm very happy that you celebrated Diwali in it's meaning
Thank You to the kind Family!!
Proud of being from Pune !!
Thank you so much 😀
Another video which highlights the kindness of strangers!! Having lived in Egypt for 10 years, I can relate to this. People are basically good and kind. Thanks for showing this ❤❤❤
People really are, the news tries to tell us otherwise
Liam and Janine that was such a fantastic vlog. You can feel the amazing warmth and hospitality of the Indian people whom you have met.
Nothing better in the world than Indian hospitality. I say that as a Solo traveling woman in India ❤
Absolutely fabulous what a wonderful experience. The Indians are incredibly hospitable.
They really are
What a great family to be so welcoming and sharing... Enjoyed seeing this festival and learning more about this wonderful nation... Thank you...
Thanks for watching, they are a lovely family you are right
Usually, Indians will be thrilled if guests visit them during festivities. Good or bad, Indians have many important festivals, and it's time all come together for feast and enjoyment. Indians will be happier to host foreigners, be it the Philippines people or Philadelphia people. They want guests, no colour and a regional bar. Thanks to the foreigners who visited a local on Diwali day. Great job, brother
Fantastic!!! The people of India are so warm and welcoming. The children in the street were so friendly and interested in you both and taking you home to meet their family was so sweet.
What a lovely family who invited you to their home on their special celebration of Diwali. This vlog was so uplifting and filled with love.
What a great time you are having in India.. just so good to see these vlogs on a Sunday morning.
All the beat Liam and Janine ❤❤
Wow wow wow what a fantastic time you had. Those people are absolutely incredible. So kind & hospitable. A wonderful heartwarming video ❤😊❤
It's a pleasure for us to provide a window into their world 🌎 😀
How lovely are the Indian people ❤
Marathas and British fought 2 wars in Pune around 200 years ago and now today we all celebrate and appreciate each other’s culture.
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How lovely was that, such friendly people, thank you both once again for making this so interesting and giving us an insight into another culture, we miss out so much in the west. Onwards to the next adventure you two, stay safe and look after each other xx
Thank you, its a pleasure to provide the window between our worlds
Oh yes Bob the Indian people are extremely hospitable. I'm a British woman living in India and the hospitality is incredible ❤
My Father always closed his Cafe for Thanksgiving & invited anyone who had No place to go. It was such a lesson in my young heart.
the pure joy in Liam face with the children
For us this has to be up there with one of your best videos. It's left us feeling like we just celebrated Diwali with you. We too have hope that an open hearted kindness approach will prevail in this world.
Thank you so much 😀 Let's hope so 🙏
No fair, I so want to go back to visit India again. Thanks, wonderful video.
What a magical experience and such beautiful people inside and out ♥️♥️
Nearly was in tears you both deserve this happiness 😊 beautiful couple !
Awh loved that these people are so welcoming what a beautiful place
That was wonderful. Many thanks to the gracious family who shared their celebrations and devotions on Diwali also with us. Really great.
Thanks to the youtube algorithm came across this happiness packed video. Loads of positve comments here about the Indian hospitality. I think it is the vibe this very open minded british couple are sending out that is drawing people to them. I wish Liam and Janine a very happy time ahead like I am sure many viewers are.
Thank you for the kind sentiment
That was so cool up close and personal with a traditional Indian family in there home . See you next time on TH-cam you lovely people.
hi Liam and Janine. I am blown away by your gentle and genuine attitude to life. You both ooze such much wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. Hugs 🍀🍀😺😺🇮🇪🇮🇪💚💚🍀🍀
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The Morgan issue which will resolve itself has a silver lining , it seems that it pushed you into travelling back to india which is a blessing. Your cinematography has come on leaps and bounds, I'm loving your story telling and sharing your inspirational experiences. I wait all week to watch you and dare I say Camper Vibes uploads on Sundays. Have a safe ongoing journey.
There's always a silver lining! Despite how hard a situation is. Thank you for joining us again 😀🙏
Those children were an absolute delight , all of the people are so friendly and welcoming
As ever, a lovely video, thank you.
And how friendly & generous are the Indians who you met: absolutely beautiful!
The way , the first kid crossed the road after conversation, is
an "art".
I'm crying with happiness. Keep on bringing & giving joy☮🕉Om shanti shanti shanti om
A wonderful experience and lovely family. Made into a celebrity by the youth, awww. What a fantastic time, thanks for sharing it with us 🙏
Haha those kids were great 👍
I absolutely love your content ❤🇦🇺. You are such a talented, respectful couple 🙏🏻
Thank you so much!
I loved those kids who were so impromptu.. that kid was very excited and he tried his best to be the best host.. this is what "Atithi devo bhava " means..
Heart warming to see those wonderful children so excited to try out their English and make you so welcome in their homes , they are our future ❤
Such great content in your travels and shows there are more good and kind people in this world than bad. Look forward to the next session
Such wonderful and kind people! You will have so much to look back on!❤
Come, Visit Mother India.. We Hindus/Sanatanis love the world.. We treat guests as Gods, I mean Literally. When you visit our home, we consider you Our God. Athidhi Devo Bhava.. Google it.. Love, Happiness and Peace to you and your loved ones..
Awesome episode...God i love Mother India, Her culture, Her spirituality & Her beautiful people so much & this was a real joy & treat to behold... Hare Krishna bless & thanks so, so much for sharing this one, it was a real uplift! ❤
There are so many lovely people in this world my daughters are travelling in Australia at moment and they’ve been invited to someone house on Christmas Day to celebrate with them which I thought is lovely and for me to now that there not going to be on there own
That's amazing 👏
So enjoying seeing India through your eyes. What an amazing experience. Thank you.❤
Our pleasure 🙏
This intimate view of Diwali ❤ was amazing! Thank you for sharing this with us. The precocious children along with the festivities made this installment extra special 🎉🎆🎇. The family you spent time with were absolutely fabulous for opening their home and hearts to you. Well done all ❤
India people so kind and friendly .you looked good jannine in your sahra
Saree
Not all indian but Hindus. Muslims are not good here 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Even after so much of violence faced by Indians from Britishers for over 300yrs, we still respect British People and we feel all are equal and belongs to same family.... vasudaiva kutumbakam.....
True. We still treat good with every guest. Even Pakistani guest too
believe me when i say this this was not even 0.01% of the beauty of india
love from india
India truly is motherland.
Anyone comes to India with honest heart can feel the presence of mother.. 😌❣️
From the children at the beginning to the celebrations at the end, this was a really heartwarming video! I definitely enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a generous, warm, gracious family. Thanks for taking us along.🥰❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💫
That child is very cute and very cultured, it was very nice to see.
Hooking up with an Indian family.The best way to experience the real India ! Not sure about the indoor fireworks. Looks great.
Haha yeah those indoor fireworks were something else
That Kid's English is even better than mine.😂😂
Wow, what a video, will have to watch it a few times to take it all in.
The children were great, and the family you who invited you into their home were outstanding, pure love, the world needs more people like them.
You lucky couple. x
a great example of showing kindness to strangers. thanks for sharing.