Happy Diwali
Diwali (row of lighted lamps )is the most significant religious festival among Hindus. Diwali, which is also known as Deepavali, is also called the Festival of Lights, the ancient holiday that extends across many cultures and beliefs is celebrated for five days and is one of the most anticipated and eagerly awaited of all Indian celebrations.
To Hindus, darkness represents ignorance, and light is a metaphor for knowledge. Therefore, lighting a lamp symbolizes the destruction, through knowledge, of all negative forces- wickedness, violence, lust, anger, envy, greed, bigotry, fear, injustice, oppression and suffering, etc.
On the Diwali day people illuminate their houses by lighting diyas and candles all round. The lighting of lamps is a way of paying obeisance to god for attainment of health, wealth, knowledge, peace, valor and fame.
During the evening firecrackers are burst and there is radiance everywhere. At most places Diwali is celebrated for five days.