Festival of Lights!
पंद्रह कृष्ण पक्ष, आश्विन
15th krishna paksha, Ashvin
Begins on- Monday, 24 October (Early morning)
Ends on- Monday, 24 October (Night)
Celebrated by : Hinduism,Jainism,Sikh
Origin : India
Diwali is one of India's biggest festival. The word 'Deepawali' means rows of lighted lamps. It is a festival of lights and Hindus celebrate it with joy.
During this festival, people light up their houses and shops with Diyas (Small cup-shaped oil lamp made of baked clay). They worship the Lord Ganesha for good welfare and prosperity and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and wisdom.
This festival is celebrated in the Hindu month of Kartikamasam which falls sometime during October or November.
It is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama after 14 years of exile and his victory over the Demon Ravana.
In many parts of India, Deepawali is celebrated for five consecutive days and is one of the most popular festivals in India. Hindus regard it as a celebration of life and use the occasion to strengthen relationships.
In some parts of India, it marks the beginning of a new year. The Hindus worship the Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi during Deepawali. people clean and decorate their house before the festival.
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