Friday, June 13, 2008

Diwali: the festival of lights, the victory of Good

Diwali is one of the popular festivals of India. It is the festival of lights. It usually falls in late October or early November. 

It celebrates the return of Lord Rama and Sita from exile in the forests. It is commemorates the day when lord ram returned home to Ayodhya after 14 years of being into exile.

It also celebrates the day Mother Goddess destroyed a demon called 'Mahisha'. It is also the victory of Good over evil. 

The day is celebrated by lighting lamps, diyas, visiting relatives, feasting, and displaying fireworks.

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