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Diwali is a festival of lights. It is one of the most loved festivals of the Hindus. It is generally celebrated in the month of October or November. It is celebrated because it was on this day that Lord Rama returned to his kingdom after 14 years of exile along with his wife Sita and brother Laxman after killing the demon, Ravana. About a week before the festival, people start cleaning their house a decorating it with paper cuttings and lights everybody buys new clothes, exchange sweets and make varieties of sweets on diwali. In the evening, people light up earthen lamps and candles to illuminate their houses. Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth are worshipped on Diwali. Children light fire crackers and sparklers in their home. Everyone enjoys this festival very much. It brings joy and happiness to all.
Diwali or 'Deepawali'as it is known as, is the festival of lights. It is celebrated all over India with great enthusiasm and joy. The celebration of Diwali finds its roots in the Hindu religion. On this day Lord Ram had returned to his kingdom Ayodhya after demolishing the demon Ravan. The people enlightened the whole city with diyas to welcome Lord Ram. It is thus a festival to mark the victory of good over the evil. Diwali falls on Amavasya that is a 'no moon night' and people enlighthen their houses to conquer the darkness. It is a five day festival.
The first day is called Dhanteras - On this day people buy new utensils or anything in gold or silver.
The second day is Choti Deepawali - On this day diyas are kept at any dark corner of the house to symbolize that no evil can enter the house in the lights.
The third day is Deepawali - People decorate their homes with diyas,candles and decorative bulbs and lights. Laxmi Ganesh Pooja is performed and then people light up crackers and enjoy themselves.Sweets and rich food is also prepared at home to celebrate the festival.
The fourth day is Govardhan pooja on which the Govardhan pooja
Diwali or 'Deepawali'as it is known as, is the festival of lights. It is celebrated all over India with great enthusiasm and joy. The celebration of Diwali finds its roots in the Hindu religion. On this day Lord Ram had returned to his kingdom Ayodhya after demolishing the demon Ravan. The people enlightened the whole city with diyas to welcome Lord Ram. It is thus a festival to mark the victory of good over the evil. Diwali falls on Amavasya that is a 'no moon night' and people enlighthen their houses to conquer the darkness. It is a five day festival.
The first day is called Dhanteras - On this day people buy new utensils or anything in gold or silver.
The second day is Choti Deepawali - On this day diyas are kept at any dark corner of the house to symbolize that no evil can enter the house in the lights.
The third day is Deepawali - People decorate their homes with diyas,candles and decorative bulbs and lights. Laxmi Ganesh Pooja is performed and then people light up crackers and enjoy themselves.Sweets and rich food is also prepared at home to celebrate the festival.
The fourth day is Govardhan pooja on which the Govardhan pooja