Introduction: The word Diwali is derived from Deepawali. It means a row of lamps on this day we light in our houses. So the festival is known as festival of lights.
Causes of celebration; There are many stories about its celebration. According to some people, on day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya with Sita and Laxmana after fourteen years. So, people were happy. They decorated their houses. At night they lighted lamps. They put them in rows. According to others Lord Krishna killed Narkasur on this day. People began to celebrate Diwali as a symbol of his victory.
How I celebrated: This year I celebrated Diwali with great joy. First of all I cleaned my house few days before with the help of my parents, sister and brother. We went to the market. We purchased some toys, balloons, crackers, sweets, lamps, cotton, candles, garlands, coconut and lightening jhalars. Our house looked very beautiful. At noon we worshipped Hanumanji. At night, we put lamps in every corner of the house. At about 8 p.m., we worshipped Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth. Then our mother gave us sweet, kheel, batashe and other delicious eatables.
Conclusion: Diwali is a festival of light. It is the day of decoration and joys. In its name, houses and shops are cleaned, which make all around environment charming. White-washing gives a new look to the walls and kill germs. But it is associated with gambling, some people try their luck. But it is a bad practice. Due to this practice some people destroy the peace of their homes. Every civilised person must do his best to end this practice and make their festival worthful.
