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Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a popular Indian tradition celebrated by most Indian families. Its celebration date varies based on the lunar cycle, but it normally takes place between October and November. This year, it was on October 24th, 2022. It is celebrated by many religions which creation was in India, such as Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists.
Diwali Traditions
There are many popular Diwali traditions, but one of the things that you absolutely have to do on Diwali is set up diyas around your house. Diyas are small clay pots in which you put a wax candle and light it on fire. Another popular Diwali tradition is decorating your home and buying new clothes (which would obviously be Indian clothes). People also decorate the outside of their homes with rangoli, which is finely ground up flowers poured into a template to create a beautiful sand design.
The 5 Days of Diwali
Diwali actually has five days of celebration, so let's find out what they are.
Dhanteras: This day is when you clean the house and usually purchase gold or metals
Choti Diwali: This day is spent decorating the house and making rangolis.
Diwali: This is the main day of Diwali where we pray to the Goddess Lakshmi, the god of wealth, good fortune, youth, and beauty.
Padwa: This day is devoted to the love between a husband and wife (divorce is very uncommon in Indian culture)
Bhai Dooj: This day is the final day of Diwali and celebrates the love between brothers and sisters.
By Armaan Dhawan
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