The 6 Days Long Diwali Of 2017
Diwali(Deepavali) arrived from the word “deep” and “avali” which means a row or line of diyas. Deepavali or Diwali is considered to be one of the brightest and significant festivals amongst all the Hindus. It is the celebration of ‘festival of lights’. The enthusiasm and the preparation which goes on for a long time finally comes out in the form of lights illuminating and dazzling everywhere and finally marks the day of Diwali. The crackers lights, sweets, diyas, and family gatherings aptly sum up the joy and happiness of the people all around. Children and adults wait for this very happy day around the year. With the lights illuminating everywhere, it signifies victory of light over darkness i.e. good over evil and eradicates all the negative influences from existence. Diwali coincides with the dark moon night “Amavasya” of the Kartik month. The traditions and rituals vary from one region to the other. However, in Maharashtra Diwali festivities begin one day earlier on ...
