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Diwali or Deepavali is popularly known as the festival of lights. It is an important five-day festival in Hinduism and Jainism, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is the most important festival of the year and is celebrated with families performing traditional activities together in their homes.


The name Diwali is itself a contraction of the word Deepavali, which translates into row of lamps. Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali celebrants people wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends. While Deepavali is popularly known as the "festival of lights", the most significant spiritual meaning is "the awareness of the inner light".

Central to Hindu philosophy is the assertion that there is something beyond the physical body and mind which is pure, infinite, and eternal, called the Atman. The return of Sri Ram after 14 years of banishment. To welcome his return, candles were lit in rows of 20. The killing of Narakasura Celebrated as Narakachaturdashi one day before Deepavali, The Demon was killed by lord Krishnas wife Satyabhama during Dwapara yuga. Lakshmi Puja marks the most important day of Diwali celebrations in Hindu homes where Goddess laksmi is worshipped.

After performing Puja to the Goddess of wealth and Ganesh, the God of auspicious beginnings, and then light lamps in the streets and homes to welcome prosperity and well-being. The festival is celebrated widely irrespective of religion. Children have a gala time brusting crackers and wearing new clothes

Published Date : Friday, Nov 05, 12:35PM IST

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