As with compare to other Indian festivals, Diwali is the main and signifies many special things to people across the nation. In north India, Diwali celebrates because Rama's return back to Ayodhya after the defeat of Ravana in Lanka; in Bengal, it is related with the goddess Kali; and in Gujarat, the festival purifies Lakshmi Devi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. It signifies the rebirth of life, and therefore it is regular to wear new clothes on this festival.
These Four Days
Diwali is certainly the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. This festival is celebrated for four continuous days, where the third day is celebrated as the main Diwali festival or 'Festival of lights' which exactly lights the country with its brightness and dazzles all with its joy and zeal. Each of the four days in the festival of Diwali is celebrated by a different custom with its enjoyment and goodness.
Third Day Deepavali Celebration
On the third day, it is celebrated with lots of small clay lamps (called diyas) and candles are light up and placed in houses, and fireworks are let off everywhere, its name of signifies" Festival of Lights". People also clean and decorate their homes with Rangoli, wear new clothes, invite relative or friends and exchange gifts each other and distribute sweets during the festival.
Celebration of Lights & Firecrackers
Diwali is a festival of colorful lights which makes the environment look more beautiful. It is an occasion of sharing love and affection among your beloved ones spreading joy and silence erasing the enmity on the occasion. It is a festival that prompts people about the victory of good over evil welcoming the goddess of wealth and prosperity to the homes with beautiful clay lamps and candles. Different colorful varieties of fireworks are always associated with this festival.
Exchanging of Gifts
Exchanging of Diwali gifts is considered a symbol of love and good wishes. This festival is a time of exchanging gifts to shows love and care to friends, family and relatives. Dipavali Diyas, puja thalis and Candles are the most gorgeous and trendy gift items during this festival. Many people Send diwali gifts online to india even if they are abroad, popular among them are Diwali sweets, dry fruits, Diwali greeting cards, god or goddess idols, chocolates, Diwali Diyas, candles, handicrafts and more.
Brightness over Darkness
In each myth and story of Deepavali signifies the victory of good over evil. It honors the victory of good over evil, and brightness over darkness. During Diwali, every house, streets and almost every place are decorated with lights. In the evening time perform the Laxmi Puja to seek divine blessings of Goddess of Wealth and mixed with the sounds of fire-crackers, joy, togetherness and hope. it is celebrated around the world.
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