Diwali :-

Deepawali, which is better known as the Festival of lights, is a significant and well liked festival, is celebrated all through the breadth of the country. It falls on the last day of the dark half of Karthika in the months ranging from October - November.

These are numerous myths and legends behind this festival. One popular belief is that on this propitious day Goddess Lakshmi who is symbol of eternal prosperity and wealth visits the houses of people as a result of which the citizens all over the country clean up their houses, organizations and stores and embellish them generously to welcome the Goddess. It also honours the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana. It was on this day that Lord Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasura.

A couple of days prior to the festival the houses are white washed and washed clean. The exterior of every building is decorated and at night all the corners of the house are lit up with bright earthen lamps or candles accompanied by an elaborate display of fireworks which goes on deep into the early morning hours. People wake up in the early hours of the morning and after the completion of their daily work and morning ablutions, wear their new clothes and rejoice in the festivities. Account books are opened on this day and people of all ages and sections of society meet and great one another with much love and affection distributing sweets to one another and enjoying the celebrations.