Diwali is the festival of lights. In ancient Sanskrit language, Diwali is called Deepavali meaning row of light. Diwali is celebrated for five days. We light oil lamps (diyas) for five days in the whole house. Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of lord Rama after 14 years of exile and his victory over the demon Ravana. Diwali also marks the new year for Indians and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness. The most fun part of diwali is the fireworks. We make rangoli patterns in the front of our home to welcome gods and people using sand colours and flowers. We cook indian sweets like bharfi, ladoos.We also cook spicy and soury indian snacks. Early in the morning, we take a bath and dress up in our new pretty Indian dresses called chanya chory and go to the temple to pray to god. After that we visit our friends and family. It is a new year for the indians.
I hope you have a happy diwali!
Happy Diwali everyone!
