Diwali- The festival of lights

October 29, 2016

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Diwali is one of the popular festivals celebrated by millions of people getting set to light up their lives for five days of festivities. Marked by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, the event's theme is the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.

When is Diwali?

Diwali's date changes every year, as the day is celebrated, according to the position of the moon and the Hindu lunar calendar. This year, Diwali falls on Sunday, October 30th.

What is Diwali?

Popularly known as the festival of lights, the word Diwali means rows of lighted lamps. Several houses, shops, business centers are decorated with candles and colorful lights on Diwali, witnessing the victory of light over darkness.  

Diwali honors Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and people will start the new business year at Diwali and some will say prayers to the goddess for a prosperous year ahead.

How is Diwali celebrated?

Large firework displays are held signifying Lord Rama's return to his kingdom after being exiled for 14 years. On this day, people also light traditional earthenware oil lamps called diyas, which are said to help Goddess Lakshmi find her way into people’s homes. They’ll leave their windows and doors of their houses open so that the Goddess can enter.

Adding to it, the people even create Rangoli artwork, which are patterns created using colored rice or powder, with the most popular pattern being the lotus flower as Lakshmi was often pictured either sitting on one or holding a lotus.

During Diwali, families and friends share sweets, dry fruits, gifts, and many give food and goods to those who are less fortunate and in need. It is also a time when people spring-clean and redecorate their homes and wear new clothes.

Hope Goddess Lakshmi blessings would be showered on all her devotees, here's mytelangana.com wishing a very happy Diwali to all our readers and well wishers.

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