Diwali
Diwali is the most popular festival of Indians. Diwali is also known as Deepawali which means rows of lights. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. It is a festival of wealth and prosperity.
There is a story behind the celebration of this festival. It is celebrated because Lord Rama and Sita returned home named Ayodhya after 14 years of being into exile. It is also celebrated because it is said that Goddess Laxmi destroyed a demon called Mahisha sur that's why it also symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Diwali festival is celebrated by burning lamps, diyas and candles, by performing Laxmi Puja in evening, exchange sweets and gifts and by burning crackers. Diwali Mela is extremely popular in near days of Diwali.
Diwali is basically a five days festival. It starts with Dhanteras. Goddess Laxmi is worshiped in these days. Diwali falls on a new moon day in the month of October or November. Since the precise moment of the new moon falls on different dates depending on geographical location, the date of Diwali also depends on one's location.
Diwali, a festival of light perfectly captures diversities in Indian cultures. People in India who speak different languages and live in different ends of the country celebrates together the victory of good over evil.
Diwali is the most popular festival of Indians. Diwali is also known as Deepawali which means rows of lights. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. It is a festival of wealth and prosperity.
There is a story behind the celebration of this festival. It is celebrated because Lord Rama and Sita returned home named Ayodhya after 14 years of being into exile. It is also celebrated because it is said that Goddess Laxmi destroyed a demon called Mahisha sur that's why it also symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Diwali festival is celebrated by burning lamps, diyas and candles, by performing Laxmi Puja in evening, exchange sweets and gifts and by burning crackers. Diwali Mela is extremely popular in near days of Diwali.
Diwali is basically a five days festival. It starts with Dhanteras. Goddess Laxmi is worshiped in these days. Diwali falls on a new moon day in the month of October or November. Since the precise moment of the new moon falls on different dates depending on geographical location, the date of Diwali also depends on one's location.
Diwali, a festival of light perfectly captures diversities in Indian cultures. People in India who speak different languages and live in different ends of the country celebrates together the victory of good over evil.