Diwali, the feast of lights , highlights the moment when millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains from all over the world celebrate the triumph of good over evil with distinctive traditions such as decorative lights, fireworks , and family gatherings. In the major plot, it is said in Hindu literature, it was said that Diwali was celebrated after Lord Rama had returned to Ayodhya from Lanka after defeating the cruel ruler Ravana. The villagers of Ayodhya lit a footpath for Lord Rama, who had defeated cruel ruler of Lanka Ravana. Recreations of the story are the segments of commemoration in various regions. Another story from the Mahabharata tells that Diwali was celebrated after Lord Krishna had killed the devil Narakasura and liberated the people of his kingdom . After he killed the devil Narakasura , he announced it a day of celebration. In various parts of India, people burn the statues of the devil rulers in both tales as a part of the festival. During Diwali, people also pray to the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi because Goddess Lakshmi who is considered as the goddess of success, affluence and profitability. The delightful Diwali tales tell that she select Lord Vishnu, one of the Hinduism necessary divinities, to be her husband on the Diwali night. In other customs, Diwali occurs with the harvest and the New Year's gathering. The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word Deepawali which means a series of glowing lamps . Communities across India celebrate by lighting their space with mini lamps and other decorative lights. People surround the streets and buildings with decorative lights and there are energetic songs and dances. Glowing fireworks go off, making a display of noise and light which helps to frighten away the bad spirits, and celebrate the success of good over bad. Many people think celebrating Diwali is just like celebrating Lunar New Year in January . Many people scrub, restore and ornament their houses and purchase new clothes in preparation for the subsequent years. Diwali is also a schedule to satisfy and reconcile. It is usual for people to connect with their families and friends. In India and Pakistan, fighters used to exchange sweets along the border conflicts as a sign of Diwali goodwill. During Diwali the most tasty ritual is the gifting of sweets. Friends and relatives exchange vibrant boxes of Indian sweets such as laddoos, jalebis, barfis, chocolates and dry fruits. On the previous day of Diwali, people of West Bengal worship Maa Kali; as Maa Kali is known for her ferocious nature and is linked with death, famine and violence, which provides a powerful distinction from the more repressed presence of Goddess Laxmi. In Jainism it was said that Lord Mahavira during the 24th Tirthankara achieved moksha on the Diwali night. Jain doctrines refer to Diwali as Dipalikaya, which means light departing the body. On Diwali, Jains pray, meditate and thank god for everything. Children can celebrate Diwali by decorating their house with candles, by making a colourful rangoli at home, by allowing them to exchange sweets to their communities, friends, relatives and so on. Children can also make a creative drawings of Diwali.
