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Diwali is one of the most lively and well known of the Indian festival. Diwali is one Hindu festival that unites the whole India. It is a five day Hindu
festival which occurs on the fifteenth day of Kartika just on the dawn of
Ammawassa. Diwali is also known as the festival of lights. This festival is the
abbreviation of the Sanskrit word Deepavali - Deepa meaning light and Avali,
means row of light. It is believe that on this day lord Rama entered Ayodhya
after fourteen years of exile.
Diwali is popularly known as the festival of lights. during this festival
homes are cleaned and windows are opened to welcome Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth
and prosperity. During Diwali oil lamps known as Diya burned throughout the
night, all building are illuminated with millions of twinkling oil lamps. Gifts
are exchanged and sweets are prepared during Diwali. The celebration of the
festival is invariably accompanied by the explosion of fireworks.
Diwali on the whole is the most enthusiastically enjoyed festival in India.
It is the festival with more socio-religious bond that people share with each
other. It is a personal, people oriented festival when families and friends
meet, enjoy and maintain a word of closeness. It is the celebration of victory
of good over evil, and the glory of brightness.
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