Diwali

Festival of lights

The ilumination signifies the uplifting of darkness and the spread of Light , joy and apiñes throughout the house.

Diwali also means the worshio of the Indian goddess of wealth, lakshmi and the god of good fortune, lord Ganesha who brings wealth and prosperity to the home.

Diwali is also a handy excuse to really gorge on food as people visit each others homes and are plied with food and sweets.

The festival of Diwali is celebrated on the 15st day of the Hindu month of ashwin.

Some believe Diwali marks the anniversary of the marriage ceremony between Lakshmi the goddess of wealth, and the lord Vishnu, the restorer of moral order (dharma) who was later incarnated as Buddha.

Families light candles or oil lamps, and exchange gifts with family and friends. And many families open their windows as a way of welcoming in the laskmi goddess.