Deepawali
Literally
meaning an array of lamps, it is the Festival of
Lights and perhaps the only festival that is celebrated
along the length and breadth of the country without any
diversity as well as amongst Indians all over the world.
This is an occasion for the young and old, men and
women, rich and poor-for every one, irrespective of
their religious and economic backgrounds. This festival
is celebrated throughout the country to ward off the
darkness and welcome the light to their lives. This
festival is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama,
his consort Sita and brother Lakshmana, to their kingdom
after 14 years of exile. To celebrate their return, the
people of Ayodhya are believed to have lit up their
houses and streets with lamps and the tradition is
followed till date. People also conduct Lakshmi Puja to
please the Goddess of Wealth.
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