Essay on Diwali:

Diwali also is also known as “Deepavali“. It is the festival of lights. This festival is celebrated to mark the victory of truth over evil and the triumph of light over darkness. Diwali is one the biggest festival in India and is celebrated with full joy. Hindus across the globe celebrates this festival with full energy.

Diwali is celebrated in the honour of Lord Ram Chandra. It signifies the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravan. Lord Rama returned after 14 years of exile. On the return of Rama, the Ayodhya people lit up diyas to welcome him and to celebrate his victory. Diwali has been celebrated since then to declare the triumph of good over evil.

Diwali festival is celebrated after 20 days of Dussehra festival. On the eve of Diwali, people also worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is celebrated  for wisdom and intelligence and Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped for wealth and prosperity.

The preparation for celebration of Diwali starts 4 to 5 days prior to Diwali. It begins with the cleaning of houses and shops. Then people start decorating them.

On this day People decorate their houses with lights, candles, diyas and lit earthen lamps. They make Rangoli at the entrances of the house. They wear new dresses. Children enjoy crackers. People distributes sweets. It is also an opportunity for us to meet and greet friends and family and exchange gifts with them. On this day, people indulge in fun and joy. In the light and sound of the fireworks, the cities and towns are immersed. Public buildings and government offices are also lit up, apart from homes.

In India, Diwali is a great and joyful day. The gratifying contribution of this magnificent festival can not be imagined. Deepawali is celebrated in every corner of the country. So, this festival provides a sense of unity among the people as well. For thousands of years, India has been celebrating this festival and continues to celebrate it even today. This festival is enjoyed by all Indians.