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Diwali is a very important Indian festival. It is celebrated across the nation with great fanfare. Also called the “Festival of Lights”,  Diwali 2019  is a 5-day celebration. On this occasion, friends and families reunite, light earthen lamps (diyas) in their homes, feast on sweets, exchange gifts, burn firecrackers and play cards and games. The festival falls on ‘Amavasya’ (no moon night) and signals the beginning of a New Year. It marks a period of new beginnings as the belief is that  Goddess Lakshmi  visits the houses of devotees at midnight and blesses them with happiness and wealth. The festival of Diwali indicates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, it is called the festival of lights. History of Diwali The history of Diwali goes back to ancient India. Many legends talk about the origin of this festival. Some say it celebrates the marriage of Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) with Lord Vishnu. Other legends claim it’s the birthday ...

Deepavali or Diwali is the Indian festival of lights. It is widely celebrated across the world. Diwali is an Indian festival that is celebrated all over the country and there are many stories associated with it.   Discover ten surprising facts about Diwali that you were probably not aware of. Diwali festival 2019 1.        Many think that Diwali is a Hindu festival, but it is also celebrated by several other communities like Jains, Sikhs and several folk religions.   2.        Grand decorations, fireworks, new clothes and lights mark Diwali celebrations . This is because Diwali is the day on which Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, is believed to wander the Earth and grant blessings of joy and wealth.   3.        For Jain believers, this is the day Lord Mahavira, the last of the 24 Thirthankaras (Great Teachers), achieved ‘Nirvana’....