Diwali

Diwali is known as the festival of lights as Lord Rama came from 14 years Vanvas (residence forest) .So the people lighted Diyas and lighten up their houses to celebrate this auspicious day. Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated every year in autumn in the northern hemisphere (spring in southern hemisphere).It is an official holiday in One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, it spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.The name of festive days as well as the rituals of Diwali vary significantly among Hindus, based on the region of India. In many parts of India, the festivities start with Dhanteras (festival in india) .The citizens of India pray lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati as a ritual that it would bring happiness.

On the day of Diwali everyone looks happy and they greet one another. Children buy toys and crackers. Shops and houses are got clean and painted. At night people worship Lakshmi- Goodess of wealth.

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Pragati Singh (India)