Diwali history

It is an age old belief that Goddess Lakshmi visits well decorated homes during Diwali to bless and help devotees prosper. So people who observe the festival decorate their homes the best way they can. Illumination and fireworks are synonymous to Diwali. There are various other aspects which are related to Diwali and Rangoli is one of them.

Amidst all the fun and frolic involved in the celebration of the Diwali festival, the age old game of gambling has its own prominence. Families get together and organize flush and rummy. The stakes are high and the winner is assured of year long prosperity. It is taken so seriously that the losers wait for the next season when the game would be organized, so as to make up for their loss.

Whatever be the history behind the celebration of Diwali, there is always a fun quotient attached to any festival. So is the case with the most widely celebrated festival in India - Diwali. Deepavali Sweets, fire crackers, new clothes and family get-togethers have become synonymous with Diwali. Though it is the festival of the Hindu community by and large people across India observe the festival. Be it the bursting of crackers or relishing the occasion specific sweets we find suitable reasons to celebrate the festival with gusto.

The History of Diwali dates back to more than hundreds of centuries. This is undeniably one of the best known and widely celebrated Hindu festivals. It marks the celebration of victory of the good over evil. The celebrations take place during the months of October - November which is regarded as the 'Ashvin' month of the Hindu calendar.