Festivals reflect the cultural life of a nation. They are days of great rejoicings. Diwali is a national festival of India. It is one of the most important festival of the Hindus. It is called the festival of light and is celebrated in every hook and corner of India with great enthusiasm. Diwali comes towards the end of October or in the beginning of November. It is called Diwali as ‘Dia’ or earthen lamps are lighted on this day. Diwali is associated with so many lores and legends. It was first held in honour of Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya after an exile of fourteen years. The people Ayodhya welcomed Ram by lighting Dias in front of their houses. Diwali is also an important seasonal festival for the farmers.
The Diwali day is celebrated throughout our country with great pump and show. People decorate their homes and invite their near and dear ones. Sweets are distributed among friends and relatives. Some people also wear new dazzling and glittering clothes. In the evening people illumine their houses, walls and terraces with candles and earthen lamps. The scene of lights and illuminations is very enchanting. Crackers are burst and children light various types of colourful crackers. The bright flame and loud sound of the crackers thrill the environment.
The Hindus worship Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth on the Diwali day. They pray Lakshmi Mata to visit their houses. Diwali also creates a feeling of oneness among the people. Our country