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Diwali is famously known as the "Festival of Lights." Homes, temples, and public spaces are decorated with small oil lamps called diyas and strings of colorful lights. The diyas are placed in rows along windowsills, doorways, and pathways to ward off darkness and invite positivity and prosperity into the home.
Five Days of Diwali
Diwali celebrations span five days, each with its own rituals and traditions:
o Day 1: Dhanteras – Worship of wealth and prosperity.
o Day 2: Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) – Celebration of the victory over the demon Narakasura.
o Day 3: Lakshmi Puja – The main Diwali night where homes are illuminated, and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
o Day 4: Govardhan Puja – A celebration of Lord Krishna's protection of the people of Gokul.
o Day 5: Bhai Dooj – A day to honor the bond between brothers and sisters.
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