Diwali – The Festival of Lights
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most famous and beautiful festivals celebrated in India. It is known as the festival of lights, because people decorate their homes with diyas (oil lamps), candles, and colorful lights. The festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over the demon king Ravana. People clean and decorate their houses, wear new clothes, and offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
On this day, families exchange sweets and gifts, burst fireworks, and enjoy delicious food together. Children especially look forward to the celebration and enjoy lighting diyas and crackers. The sky looks bright and beautiful with colorful lights everywhere.
However, we should celebrate eco-friendly Diwali by avoiding too many firecrackers, as they cause pollution. Lighting diyas and sharing happiness with others makes the festival more meaningful.
Diwali teaches us to spread light in our hearts, remove the darkness of ignorance, and bring joy and peace to everyone’s life.