1. Name of the festival: The name of the festival is Diwali. It is a famous festival of Hindus. It is celebrated throughout the country with great pomp and show. It is known as the festival of lights.
2. The time of celebration: Diwali festival is celebrated in the month of Kartika. Generally it falls in the month of November of every year. Some people believe that Rama returned to Ayodhya after killing Ravana, the king of Lanka, on this day. So people lighted earthen lamps in their houses to welcome Rama. Some people believe that the demon Narkasur was killed by Lord Krishna. According to Jainism Lord Mahavir got salvation on this day.
3. Preparation for the festival: Diwali is celebrated with great pomp and show. Houses are cleaned and white-washed. Different kinds of decorations are made before the festival. On the very day houses, shop and temples are illuminated with earthen lamp and electric bulbs.
4. How I celebrated : This year, I enjoyed Diwali with great joy. I cleaned my house and got it white washed. All the doors and windows were painted, balloons, beautiful pictures and flowers were used to decorate the house. I enjoyed delicious feast at evening. The whole house was illuminated with earthen lamps and electric bulbs in the night. I let off fire works with my friends.
5. Conclusion: Diwali is one of the famous festivals of India. It reminds us about Lord Rama and Lord Mahavir. But there are some social evils associated with the festival. Some people drink and gamble on the day of Diwali. It is bad custom, we should try to remove these evils.
