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Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated
by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. The festival usually lasts five days and
celebrated during the Hindu solar month Kartika
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated across India with great enthusiasm as it symbolises the victory of good over evil. ...Diwali is celebrated20 days after Lord Ram killed Ravana (Dusshera) and rescued Sita from captivity in Lanka. The celebration marks the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
This
five-day festival starts with Dhanteras, which celebrates and welcomes
good luck, wealth and prosperity. On Dhanteras people buy jewellery and
utensils because any kind of metal is believed to ward off bad luck and
usher in wealth and prosperity. Dhanteras is followed by Chhoti Diwali,
Diwali, Govardhan Puja and finally, Bhai Dooj marks the end of this
festival.
Like all other festivals in India, food too plays an
essential role in Diwali. From delicious sweets or delectable savouries,
every household prepares a fare worth feeding a kingdom. A lot of
people also gift sweets to their friends and families to wish them luck
and prosperity for the coming days.The celebration starts with people
buying jewellery and utensils on Dhanteras. This is an auspicious
occasion to buy any kind of metal as it is believed to ward off evil and
bring in prosperity.The next two days—Chhoti Diwali and Diwali—are the
most-awaited days of the festival when people enjoy the most.
By SUDEEKSHA HARISH
Grade 5B
Orchids International school Vivekananda
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