Indian Festival "Diwali"
The Diwali of the festival of lights is an important festival of the Hindus. It is held around on the 15th day of kartik. On this day people clean their houses. All men both rich & poor get their houses white washed . In the night people illuminate their houses with small earthen lamps.
Rour of small earthen lamps present a very beautiful sight. In big towns people illuminate their houses with electric bulbs instead of earthen lamps. It is the belief os some people that on the night of the Diwali,
Goddess Lakshmi who is the goddess of wealth pays a visit to each house. She bestows her blessings on the houses which are neat and clean and turns her face against dirty houses.
In the night people perform the puja of the goddess and distribute sweets. In Bengal Kali Puja is performed on the night of the Diwali. Some people also indulge in gambling on the day. Boys purchase toys and feel very happy. They also purchase paper-lanterns and light lamps
in them. Some people make a display of fireworkers. There are many advantages of the Diwali festivals. On the occassion of this festival all the houses are repaired and cleaned at least once a year.
The insects which gather round lights in the rainy reason are destroyed and light of mustard oil makes the air pure. But there are disadvantages too. Many people lose much money in gambling and have to suffer in future. The fireworks also cause injuries to some people.