The victory of light over darkness is the most popular motif of any fairy tale, which is probably why in India, a country so much like a fairy tale, every fall this victory is celebrated no less than a national holiday. Diwali (or Deepavali) is translated from Sanskrit as "a fiery bunch," and on that day the whole country is illuminated by the light of thousands, millions of lights, driving out darkness, evil and problems.

Diwali (or Deepavali) is translated from Sanskrit as "a fiery bunch" , and on this day the whole country is illuminated by the light of thousands, millions of lights, chasing away the darkness, evil and problems.

There are several legends explaining the origin of the festival of lights. Most often it is associated with the name of Prince Rama. The illusion was arranged either in honor of his coronation, or in commemoration of the country's exit from the darkness during the reign of Rama, in gratitude for his wisdom.

The Diwali festival is very important for the people of India. Many traders consider this day the beginning of the new year, things are corrected to it, they put the accounts in order. Enamored couples try to play the wedding just under the light of festive lights, and some consider Diwali a kind of alternative to the New Year.

In all houses of India to Diwali carefully clean the house, put the incense, light all the candles and lamps. In most of India, the holiday is dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of fertility and wealth, who does not like darkness. Also on this night, doors and windows are left open for Lakshmi to go into the house.
Celebrating Diwali in 2012

Like all the holidays of India, Diwali is full of dances and fun. Celebrate its five days, and all five days, music is heard everywhere, congratulations and wishes of well-being, health and happiness are heard. In different parts of India, in the traditions of the holiday, there are differences in order to see all the diversity, it is better to ride on holidays throughout the country.

During the celebration, hundreds of salutes, fireworks and firecrackers are launched every night. Be sure to keep this in mind if you are traveling to India with young children who will not be able to sleep under an endless rumble

Diwali is celebrated everywhere where Indians live: in Singapore, Sri Lanka, now it is celebrated even in large western cities where there are many Indian emigrants. But the most vivid and unforgettable impressions, of course, you will get in the homeland of the holiday, in a diverse and magical India!