Happy Diwali
Why We Celebrate Diwali In northern India, Diwali commemorates Prince Rama's triumphant return to the city of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile due to the plotting of his evil stepmother and after a heroic rescue of his wife Sita, an incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi, who had been kidnapped by the rival king Ravana. Where is Diwali not celebrated? Kerala, located in the south of India, does not celebrate Diwali with the same pomp and enthusiasm as the north of the country. Importance of Diwali 1.Diwali, is also known as 'Deepavali' or the 'Festival of Lights'. 2. It also marks the beginning of New Year for many cultures in India.3. It signifies the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, symbolising the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Some Fact About Diwali In the region of Bengal people worship the goddess Kali, the destroyer of evil forces, during Diwali. And in Nepal (a country bordering north-east India), people celebrate Lor