The Diwali festival preaches the lesson of strengthening the bondage of love and friendship by breaking the barriers of enmity. Diwali usually falls on the Amavasya, the 15th day of the Hindu month of Ashwin. Diwali in the year 2017 will be celebrated on 19th October.. The celebration of Diwali in India takes place with splendid grandeur. The festivity conveys the message of overcoming ignorance that tends to hinder the path of the light of knowledge.
Diwali is the favorite festival of Indians, especially the kids, who
are fond of firecrackers. It is on this day that people dressed up in
beautiful colorful attire; embellish their homes with various kinds of
decorative items. Banners of happy Diwali are placed on the main
entrance of the house, so as to give a warm welcome to the guests. In the evening time, Laxmi Puja is conducted. Thereafter, people exchange greetings and sweets. They embrace each other and wish a very Happy Diwali. Kids seek the blessings of the elders. The houses are decorated with diyas, candles, lamps and colorful lights. If you look around from the balcony of your house, the sight of the lighted houses will be a real feast for the eyes. It will make you feel as if you are in some fantasy world. Year by year, at the time of Diwali festivity, the markets are witnessing an increasing growth in the sale of lights, candles and fireworks.
In this section, we will brief you on the following aspects:
