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Diwali
 India is an amazing country of diverse cultures and traditions, and festivals endow it a true identity of a secular nation. Being a wonderful land of festivals and celebrations, it celebrates festivals of different religions with same intensity and fervour. Diwali is such a major festival of Hindus. It’s forever been the most cherished, valuable and significant festival for Hindus fron eternity. Diwali is the most auspicious occasion for the Hindus living arcos the globe.
The significant aspect of Diwali is its secular nature, as it’s celebrated with immense passion and warmth by all the Indian races and religions. Being the festival of lights, the festival stands for a universal cause and that marks the conquest of light over darkness. The festival honours Maa Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and people seek blessings of the goddess Laksmi for wealth and prosperity.
The amazing festival of Diwali runs for five days, and kids, men and women all get busy with their usually cores of celebrations. Multi-colored Rangoli designs set the tone for Diwali, and worshipping starts thus. Pooja ceremonies, floral decorations fireworks, sweets and gifts exchanges are some of the characteristic sights of Diwali. Crackers set the ambience on a roll and add grandeur to the occasion. Diwali lets the every Indian home shine with the glow of twinkling diyas or candles, and light spreads to entire India to get rid of darkness. The goddess Lakshmi is welcomed in the form of wealth and prosperity amid special prayers and celebrations.
'Dhanteras' is the staring day of Diwali and tempts to purchase some gold or silver or at least one or two new utensils for being an auspicious day. 'Choti Diwali' is the last day before the D-day and enjoyed with the same fervour and joy of a big event. Finally, firecrackers, lighting, sweets, new clothes and family get together exchanging gifts pave the way for the most significant Indian festival of Diwali.
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