Diwali, Deepavali or Dipavali is the Hindu festival of lights, which is celebrated every autumn in the northern hemisphere (spring in the southern hemisphere).
During the festival of lights, which is celebrated in India by followers of many faiths across the world, clay lamps are lit to signify the victory of good over evil. On a personal level, Diwali is a time for introspection to contemplate and dispel our own darkness and personal demons. Let light shine within yourself, and also shine this light outwards. The festival is based on the Hindu lunar calendar and takes place in October or November, depending on the cycle of the moon.
The festival usually lasts for five days, and each day has its own individual meaning and associated celebration. The rituals vary according to region. However, special blessings are given to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh, the remover of obstacles.
During the celebration people distributing sweets to those children who are very poor as they can't afford it due to their financial conditions.
