Diwali or Dīpāvali (also known as Deepavali and "Festival of Lights", Sanskrit for a row of lights) is an important festival in Hindu culture. This is an ancient Hindu festival. This is also known as the Festival of Lights because it is customary for people to light wick oil lamps (called dipa) to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over Narakasura, the victory of light over darkness, a symbol of victory. of good over evil. Festivals also play an important role in Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism.

Before Diwali night, people have to clean, refurbish and decorate their homes and offices with diyas (oil lamps) and rangolis (colorful artistic circle patterns).[3] On Diwali night, Hindus put on their best clothes, light up Diyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside the house, perform rituals worshiping Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth and prosperity. prosperous. Fireworks are then set off,[4] and then they join a family party, where mithai (candy) and gifts are exchanged between family and close friends. Diwali also marks a major shopping period of the year in the countries where it is celebrated.[5]

Diwali is an important festival for Hindus. The names of the festival days as well as the rituals of Diwali vary considerably among Hindus, based on regions of India. In many parts of India,[6] festivals begin with Dhanteras, followed by Naraka Chaturdasi on the second day, Diwali on the third day, Diwali Padva dedicated to husband and wife relationship on the fourth day, and The festival ends with Bhau-beej dedicated to brotherhood on Thursday. Dhanteras usually falls eighteen days after Dussehra.