Diwali - Festival of lights

Diwali or Deepavali means  “a row or series of lights” -., a bunch of lights. It is a great grand celebration of Bharat, it celebrated on the 13th lunar calendar of the Hindu calendar. It is traditionally celebrated in the entire nation.

History

Return of Ram to his kingdom

Diwali is the day when Lord Rama, Mata Sita, and Lakshmana returned to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in the forest.

Celebration

The celebration starts with Dhanteras on which people clean their homes. most business communities begin their financial year. The second day of the festival is called the Naraka Chaturdasi - People decorate their homes with lamps and rangoli.  Amavasya, the third day of Diwali, marks the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. The fourth day of Diwali is known as Kartika Shudda Padyami. The fifth day is  Yama Dwitiya (Bhai Dooj), and on this day sisters invite their brothers to their homes.