About Diwali
Diwali, popularly known as the festival of lights is one of the most popular festivals in India. Diwali signifies the triumph of good over evil forces in nature. The festival marks the grand home-coming of Shri Ram after his 14 years of exile. Diwali is celebrated with vim and brio in most parts of India. People enjoy this festive day by lighting sparkling diyas and candle. Different colorful varieties of fireworks, and exotic illustration of lights all around makes this festival worthy to remember. Laxmi Puja in the evening is also a remarkable part of this festival. The articles in this chapter discusses about Diwali and its significance.
India is a nation that binds multiple races, castes, creeds and ethnic groups in a common chord of mutual respect, love and harmony. Festivals form the most integral part of Indian society. Filling the air with vibrant colors, the colossal churches, temples and mosques, threshold of the houses illuminated with ......view more
Diwali, perhaps the most awaited grand festival in India, is celebrated by every citizen of this country with same great zeal, enthusiasm and gaiety. It has crossed the socio-religious, cultural and even the geographical barrier successfully years ago. People of all age groups and all religions take part in this ......view more
India is the ‘land of festivals’. Here, all festivals has its own significance behind the celebration. And Diwali, 'the festival of lights' is a national festival celebrated with lots of zeal and enthusiasm. Whole India participates candidly in this Festival though the way of celebrating Diwali differs state-wise according to ......view more