Diwali is the wonderful Festival Of Light. 'Deep' means light or lamp and �avali� means row. Hence Diwali or Deepavali literally signifies a row or cluster of lights. This is why Diwali or Deepavali is also known as the Festival of Lights.

DIWALI: THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

If you�re wondering what�s the best time to brighten up your homes & loved ones, you�ve hit the bull�s eye and come to just the right place ! Diwali, one of the greatest and most popular of Indian festivals, is a fabulous time of the year when you can brighten up your dear folks and fill up their lives with unending joy & happiness !

The word �Diwali� comes from the Sanskrit word �Deepavali� meaning a row of lights. �Deep� means light or lamp and �avali� means row. Hence Diwali or Deepavali literally signifies a row or cluster of lights. This is why Diwali or Deepavali is also known as the festival of lights. On the day of Deepavali, people light clay or oil lamps (called �Diyas�) in & around their homes and courtyards, gardens, rooftops and outer walls. This decoration with diyas during Diwali makes every house look amazingly gorgeous and vibrant. Diwali is celebrated with much splendor and enthusiasm throughout India, as also in different parts of the world. India, a land of festivals, is well-known for its celebratory nature and Diwali is one of its most important and spirited festivals. Hindus all over the world celebrate this joyous festival of Deepavali with great jubilation.

Diwali or Deepavali is a huge family festival which is celebrated on a new moon in the 15th day of the Hindu calendar month of Kartika (October/ November). As a matter of fact, Diwali or more aptly Deepavali--the festival of lights, is the darkest day of the year. This is specially significant because the darkness of the day is outdone by the plethora of Deepavali lights, fun and enjoyment everywhere ! Thus it symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

For those who don�t know, Diwali is both a harvest festival and the beginning of the New Business Year. An occasion of great merriment and fun, the festival of Diwali lasts for five days. All through these five-day long celebration, Diwali or Deepavali is marked by worship of Goddess Lakshmi, exchanging of Diwali gifts, cards and traditional sweets, explosion of fireworks and rejoicing with friends and family. What sets aside Diwali from all the other Hindu festivals is the uniqueness of associating each day for seeking a distinct religious blessings. It�s the festival of joy, energy, brightness and color ! If one celebrates Diwali with the true understanding of its philosophies then it�s sure to inspire the spirit within. Diwali is known throughout the world for its grand and magnificent celebrations. Worshipping, catching up with friends and family, exchanging gifts, sweets, wearing sparkling new dresses and hanging out with your beloved are some of the typical ways of celebrating Diwali, the most vibrant and significant Hindu festival.�