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Colorful lights and bright flower decorations mark the coming of the Diwali new year which is celebrated with great fun fair at India and some other parts of the world. People in India always look forward to Diwali celebrations. Diwali better known as the 'festival of lights' owes its origin to the myth of ancient Hindu epic, Ramayana where Lord Rama along with his wife Sita and brother Laxman returned to the the kingdom of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and a victorious win over the Ravana,the demon.. Diwali, better known as 'Deepavali' falls on the new moon day of the month of Kartica. The Hindu new year celebrations begin with the festival of Diwali and continue for a period of five days beginning with- 'Dhanteras' ; 'Narak Chaturdasi' ; 'Padwa'; 'Lakshmi Puja' and ending with 'Bhai duj'.
A major forte of new year celebrations in Diwali is the lighting of lamps , brightly colonavy earthen pots laden with 'diyas'; candles all around the home to thwart of evil spirits from entering the house. Festival of Diwali is a national event in India where people of all castes, creed get together to enjoy the winning spirit of good over evil. Preparartions for the Diwali new year start well ahead of three months where people plan for weeklong gatherings, clean and paint their houses, buy new clothes, prepare delicious sweets and snacks and pay visit to their friends and relatives. During the time of Diwali,
Hindu masses worship gods and goddesses seeking their blessings. Special prayers are made at the temples or specially created 'pandals' where goddesses are kept for public attention.
Since Diwali is a great festive season different events and amusement fairs and functions are organized to mark the event of Diwali. Diwali greetings are also exchanged between the people and wishing each other good luck and fortune. Diwali new year is just the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of human life and strengthen the human bond .
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