Google is celebrating Diwali with three interactive browser experiences that let users light virtual diyas, create rangolis, and enjoy digital sweets. By simply typing 'Diwali,' 'Rangoli,' or 'Diwali Sweets' into the search bar, users can engage with these festive activities on their screens. The initiative brings a digital twist to Diwali's traditional customs.

Diwali will be celebrated globally on October 31, and ahead of the festival of lights Google has released three unique interactive experiences on its search page. Departing from its usual practice of commemorating events with static or animated Doodles, Google has introduced a feature that allows users to digitally light virtual diyas (oil lamps), make rangoli and enjoy sweets. This interactive element brings Diwali's most cherished traditions to life on screen, allowing users to engage with the spirit of the festival in a new and engaging way.
Dekho dekho, Diwali aa gayi… even on Search 😍
🪔 Type ‘Diwali’ for a super-lit experience
🌺 Type 'Rangoli' to make a rangeen rangoli on your screen
🍬 Type 'Diwali Sweets' for a sweet surprise

How to play Google's secret Diwali game

While there are three different games, the process of accessing them is quite simple.

Visit Google’s Homepage and head to Google.com.
Search “Diwali” in the search bar
Click the shimmering diya icon that appears on your screen just below the search bar.
Once you click it, it will replace your cursor and can be moved anywhere on the screen.
The screen slightly dims and eight other unlit diyas appear on the screen.
Users can move the lit diya/ cursor to light the other diyas
As each diya lights up, stars twinkle across the screen, and the home screen brightens up

Similar process can be followed with other two games: Rangoli and Sweets

Type 'Rangoli' on search bar on Google.com
Click on the button that pops up from the bottom of the screen.
Once you click it, the rangoli keeps updating with a more expansive design.
Once done, stars twinkle across the screen

To access sweets game:

Type 'Diwali Sweets' on search bar on Google.com
Click on the button that pops up from the bottom of the screen.
Once you click it, desi sweets start to pop up from the bottom.
The more you press, the more sweets fill the screen.

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