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Diwali or Deepawali marks the Indian New Year every year. Known, as one of the most popular Indian festival, Diwali apart from being the Indian New Year is also a religious festival celebrated in India. Symbolizing the victory of good over evil, Diwali is celebrated for as long as five days. This year the Indians all over the world will celebrate the Indian New Year on 9th November.
The famous legend related to the Indian New Year, Diwali is that of Lord Rama. It was on Diwali that Lord Rama returned after an exile of 14 years with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman. To welcome them the whole city was lightened up with oil lamps and till date the Indians follow the same custom of lightning on Diwali, which was symbolic of a welcome to Lord Rama. Perhaps this is the reason that Diwali is also known as, the “ Festival of Lights ”.
Houses, streets and markets are all seen adorned in perfect festive hues to mark the beginning of the Indian New Year. When talking about the Indian New Year, one can't dare forget mentioning about the fireworks and sweet shops that no wonder do a brisk business at this time of the year, with people exchanging sweets with families and friends. People meet and greet friends and loved ones and exchange gifts and greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
Hindus pray to Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth) and ensure that there is wealth and prosperity in the coming year on Diwali. Indian New Year time means in short a time to feast and this is where the various Diwali Melas or the so-called Diwali Fairs come in to scene. Different stalls, some of food and some of games are set up in these exciting Diwali Melas on the much-awaited festival of India called the Indian New Year or Diwali.
Wishing you a very happy and prosperous New Year, Travour offers you New Year Tours around the world along with online information on New Year Celebrations and Indian New Year.
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