Diwali
Diwali Diwali, the festival of lights is one of the most celebrated festivals of India and people celebrate with great happiness and joy. On this day the entire neighborhood, houses, streets and shops are decorated with beautiful lights. And, for the country like India with 29 states, the way of celebration in each part of the country is equally enticing. Diwali (also: Deepawali) is one of India 's biggest festivals . The word 'Deepawali' means rows of lighted lamps. It is a festival of lights and Hindus celebrate it with joy. During this festival, people light up their houses and shops with Diyas (small cup-shaped oil lamp made of baked clay). They worship the Lord Ganesha for welfare and prosperity and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and wisdom. But we should always celebrate without burning firecrackers because it increases the pollution which is harmful for us. This festival is celebrated in the Hindu month of Kart