28/10/2013
We wish everyone a very Happy & Prosperous Diwali. I am sharing a little information of Diwali for our international friends : Diwali is the "festival of lights", a five-day Hindu festival which starts on Dhanteras, celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of dark fortnight of the Hindu calendar.Diwali is one of the Biggest & most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. It involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. Lamps are kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome.Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends)