DIWALI

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Diwali is celebrated all over india. Diwali is also called Deepawali meaning a row of diyas. Diwali is celebrated on the new moon (Amavasya) during the kartik month. The preparation for Diwali celebration starts weeks before the festival. People begin with the preparations by cleaning their houses, offices and shops. Every nook and corner of the houses, shops and offices is cleaned before Diwali. These are then decorated with lights, lamps, flowers and other decorative items. People wait for this Diwali time of the year to start a new business, shift to a new house or purchase a big asset such car, shop, jewellery, etc. A number of mythological stories are related with the celebration of this festival. People belonging to different states of India celebrate it for different reasons. Though, it calls for a grand celebration everywhere.

On Diwali, people light up their houses with diyas, candles and lights. They also make rangoli and decorate their houses with flowers. The ritual of worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha is followed in every Hindu household on the occasion of Diwali. It is said that this brings in prosperity and good luck. On Diwali, youngers enjoying very well by burning crackers having sweets and making merry with the loved ones.

Diwali is celebrated every year on Amavasya, that day Lord Rama returned to his hometown Ayodhya after staying in exile for fourteen long years. He was together with by his brother Lakshman and wife Sita. Sita was deception by the demon, Ravana. She was kept as a hostage in his kingdom until Lord Rama overcome him and brought her back. As Lord Rama, Lakshman and Sita returned to Ayodhya, the people were delighted and excited.The entire town ayodhya was illuminated with diyas. Sweets were distributed and people made happy. So, this is how we continue to celebrate this day even today.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]