Diwali - Navo

• Diwali or Divali also known as Deepavali and the "festival of lights", is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in autumn every year.
• Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate and decorate their homes and offices.^[10] On Diwali night, Hindus dress up in new clothes or their best outfit, light up diyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside their home, participate in family puja (prayers) typically to Lakshmi– the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
• Diwali is an important festival for Hindus. The name of festive days as well as the rituals of Diwali vary significantly among Hindus, based on the region of India. In many parts of India
• Diwali dates back to ancient times in India, as a festival after the summer harvest in the Hindu calendar month of Kartika.
• Diwali is one of the happiest holidays in India, with significant preparations. People clean their homes and decorate them for the festivities.