Diwali

One of the biggest festivals of Hindus, Deepawali or Diwali in India is celebrated with lots
of enthusiasm and happiness. This festival is celebrated for five continuous days, with the
third day being celebrated as the main Diwali or as 'Festival of Lights'. Fireworks are always
associated with this festival. The day is celebrated with people lighting diyas, candles all
around their house. Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening to seek divine blessings of
Goddess of Wealth. Diwali gifts are exchanged among all near and dear ones.

The auspicious day of Diwali is decided by the moon position & according to the
Hindu calendar, Amavasya or the "no moon day" is considered the perfect day for Diwali.
The dark night comes after every fortnight & in the Hindu month of Kartik (October/November),
it marks the festive occasion. The Diwali date holds an imperative meaning among the Hindus,
since, the day is reckoned with Lord Rama's coronation ceremony as the King of Ayodhya after
his return to the kingdom from 14 years of exile along with his wife Sita & brother Laxman
after killing the demon, King Ravana. People celebrated this occasion by lighting diyas
to drive away the darkness of amavasya.