Deepavali

Deepavali or Diwali also known as the "festival of lights" is undoubtedly the biggest and brightest festival of India. The word 'deepavali' literally translates to a row of lights. It is celebrated for around four days and usually falls between mid- October and November. The story of Diwali is different across the various communities in India. Some believe that it is the day when Lord Ram returned after his 14 year exile while some believe that it is the day when Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasur. The second day of deepavali(amavasya) marks the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth.



In South India, Diwali begins with an early morning oil bath followed by lighting lamps and bursting crackers. On Diwali people wear new clothes and gifts and sweets are exchanged among relatives, neighbours and friends. People clean and decorate their houses in a belief that Goddess Lakshmi will visit their house. Diwali is a celebration of life, its enjoyment and dazzles people with its joy.


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