What is diwali first of all ?
Diwali is perhaps the most well-known of the Indian festivals: it is celebrated throughout India, as well as in Indian communities throughout the diaspora. It usually takes place eighteen days after Dusshera. It is colloquially known as the "festival of lights", for the common practice is to light small oil lamps (called diyas) and place them around the home, in courtyards, verandahs, and gardens, as well as on roof-tops and outer walls. In urban areas, especially, candles are substituted for diyas; and among the nouveau riche, neon lights are made to substitute for candles. The celebration of the festival is invariably accompanied by the exchange of sweets and the explosion of fireworks. As with other Indian festivals, Diwali signifies many different things to people across the country. In north India, Diwali celebrates Rama's homecoming, that is his return to Ayodhya after the defeat of Ravana and his coronation as king; in Gujarat, the festival honors Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth; and in Bengal, it is associated with the goddess Kali. Everywhere, it signifies the renewal of life, and accordingly it is common to wear new clothes on the day of the festival; similarly, it heralds the approach of winter and the beginning of the sowing season.
Day2: Narak Chaturdashi, marks the day Lord Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasur and freed the world from fear.
Day 3: Laxmi Pooja, the goddess of wealth is welcomed into all household.
Day 4: Padwa is the day symbolizing love and devotion between the wife and husband. Its also called the new year
Day 5: Bhau-Bheej is the day brothers take gifts and sweets to their sisters. The sisters offer prayers for the brothers' longevity and prosperity
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