Diwali or Deepavali, commonly known as the "festival of lights". It is an important five-day festival in Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism, celebrated because of many reasons. The festival takes place between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important events of the year. People celebrate by performing traditional activities together in their homes. In Jainism, Diwali marks as the attainment of nirvana or moksha by Mahavira in 527 BC. In Sikhism, Diwali is very important event because on that date, sixth guru, Guru Hargobind was released from prison. He also rescued 52 Hindu kings captured by Mughal Emperor. These prisoners were with him in the Gwalior Fort in 1619.
Deepavali or Diwali is declared as an official holiday in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Fiji, Malaysia, Singapore, and Suriname.
The name "Diwali" is a contraction of "Deepavali" which means into "row of lamps". On Diwali people light the small clay lamps. These lamps are filled with oil to state the triumph of good over evil. At the day of Diwali, people from all walk of life wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with their family members and friends. On the day of Deepavali or Diwali people visit Hindu temple to worship Lord Ganesha, the foremost of all Hindu Gods and Goddess Lakshmi,. According to Hinduism Lakshmi is the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. It is time to exchange gifts and sweets with friends, relatives and neighbors.
According to Hindu clerics on this day Rama defeated a bad demon called Ravanna. So people give warm welcome to the Rama on his success and light the lamps in their houses.
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