Essay on Diwali

Important Points : Introduction - Why is it celebrated - Ways of celebration - Some evil practices attached to Deepawali - Conclusion.

My Favorite festival is Diwali. As Eid is for the Muslims and the Christmas is for the Christians, in the same way Deepawali is one of the biggest festivals of the Hindus. It is the festival of lights and happiness. This is a festival of lights and sound. It falls in the month of October or November. This festival is celebrated all over India and in some other countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, etc.

It is an important and popular Hindu festival. It is celebrated all over India and world. Laxmi Pooja is performed on this day. Shop-keepers perform this Pooja in their shop as well as at home.

This festival is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Ram after fourteen years of exile. He returned to Ayodhya on this very day. The people of Ayodhya lighted Diyas to welcome him.

The preparations of celebrating the festival start quite early. People clean and whitewash their houses. The businessmen clean their offices, shops and godowns. On the day of Deepawali, everybody is happy. Children buy a variety of crackers and sweets. Many tasty dishes are prepared. In the evening, everybody worships Lord Ganesh and goddess Lakshmi. Everybody prays for wealth and prosperity. It is believed that goddess Lakshmi visits us on Deepawali. Children fire crackers. Diyas and lamps are lighted. Nowadays, electric lights and lamps are used to decorate houses. Peope greet their relatives and friends with sweets and crackers.

The houses are completely cleaned and whitewashed. As the evening approaches the houses are lit with candles and electric lights. At night crackers are fired. Children are warned to be careful while bursting crackers because any neglect could cause burns.

Some people celebrate this festival properly. But, some people indulge in gambling and drink alcohol on the occasion of Deepawali. Many children get injured at the time of lighting firecrackers. The smoke and sound of firecrackers affect old people and infants. Sometimes, shops and houses catch fire. It causes heavy loss to life and property. So, we should be careful at the time of lighting firecrackers.

Diwali makes the coming of the new season. It makes the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana. Deepawali is a festival of lights and joy. We should not spoil it by doing any wrong deed. A little carefulness and sensitivity can bring happiness for all on Deepawali. Diwali brings peace and joy and this makes it my favourite festival.