Happy Deepavali :)

Deepavali is a 'Festival of light' .

Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.

First let me tell you what is deepavali .

The festival starts with Dhanteras on which most Indian business communities begin their financial year. The second day of the festival, Naraka Chatudesi, marks the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama. Amavasya, the third day of Deepawali, marks the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth in her most benevolent mood, fulfilling the wishes of her devotees. Amavasya also tells the story of Lord Vishnu, who in his dwarf incarnation vanquished the Bali, and banished him to Patala. It is on the fourth day of Deepawali, Kartika Shudda Padyami, that Bali went to patala and took the reins of his new kingdom in there. The fifth day is referred to as Yama Dvitiya (also called Bhai Dooj), and on this day sisters invite their brothers to their homes.

Diwali Celebrations.

When people get to know that Diwali is approaching, they get delighted to do celebrations of it .
They start their celebration with cleaning their houses,
as i'm a good son, i too helped my mom in cleaning my house.

We decorate our houses with beautiful lights.

Girls apply mehndi on their hands which they like the most.

Making beautiful Rangolis, gives a beautiful charm to Diwali decorations.

Decorating our house with beautiful Diyas.

 

Decorating with different styles .

 

Lakshmi Pooja

Deepavali marks the end of the harvest season in most of India. Farmers give thanks for the bounty of the year gone by, and pray for a good harvest for the year to come. Traditionally this marked the closing of accounts for businesses dependent on the agrarian cycle, and is the last major celebration before winter. Lakshmi symbolizes wealth and prosperity, and her blessings are invoked for a good year ahead.

Dancing
People express their feelings, joy and devotion to Diwali .

Fireworks
It adds entertainment and spark to the diwali,
but it should be avoided much, thought it add cadbuary to our celebration by its fireworks but it causes pollution in environment.

Significance.
Celebration of the victory of good over evil, the uplifting of spiritual darkness.

May this Diwali add years to your happiness and joy .
Happy Deepavali to all of you.