Holy Diwali, Commercialized: A Deluding Gloom of Markets with Glam and Glamour

Google (2026) informs that this blogger has written critically about the modern transformation of Diwali, pointing out a shift from a festival of spiritual joy to one dominated by consumerism.In his commentary, featured on his personal platform, he addresses what he describes as "Profits Over Piety: The Sinful Material Shift of Holy Diwali."

Key Takeaways from Kishore's Perspectives on Diwali:

• The Hijacking of Cultural Ethos: Dr. Kishore critiques how the core spirit of Diwali and its traditional cultural values are gradually being taken over by mega-corporations.

• Overindulgence in Consumerism: He warns against the modern shift toward intense commercialization, arguing that commercialized gifting and shopping are replacing the true, reflective nature of the "Festival of Lights."

• Value-Oriented Education Connection: This critique aligns closely with his broader career focus on value-oriented and process-based education. Rather than relying on superficial celebrations, his pedagogical work often promotes teaching children the deep, conceptual "whys" behind traditions and life practices.

Kishore is of the view that we must illumine our inner self to dispel darkness of ignorance on Diwali. The tradition of Diwali illuminations symbolizes rekindling the hope of dispelling darkness of ignorance with the light of self-knowledge.

However, the tradition has given way to deluding modernity, merry-making, externalities, boisterousness, noise and festivities.We need to be reminded the spiritual message of self-illumination through the in-lamp of true knowledge.

DIWALI MESSAGE HAIKU

Outer dash and dazzle

Give worth to inner darkness.

Soul-light dispels it.

We’re deep in darkness

Stuck into a silken web

In-lamp’s light redeems.

Darkness engulfs us

Despite endowed with in-spark.

Ignite and light up.

Dispel your darkness

To have your share of in-light

Shed away ego.