Happy Deepavali, or Diwali

May Goddess Lakshmi And Lord Ganesha bless you
With happiness Progress and prosperty
On Diwali and In the year ahead !

                                                                                                                     (Diwali Greetings - 30 Oct 2016)

Diwali or Deepavali, is one of the most important religious festivals of Hindus across the world. It is celebrated by people across India and also in countries like Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia, Mauritius, etc. It falls on the day of ‘Amavasya’ or new moon. This year, Diwali is being celebrated on October 30. The five-day celebrations is a grand affair for people, who start preparing for the festival at the onset of the autumn season. The festivities start with Dhanteras on the first day and end with Bhai Dooj on the fifth. On the third day, that is, Diwali, the entire country lights up with lights, diyas, crackers and happiness.