Celebrating Diwali

Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated by Hindus across the world to mark the triumph of good over evil. Lghting oil lamps and bursting firecrackers are the norm during this occasion.

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While Deepavali commemorates Lord Rama’s homecoming in the North, during this festival Hindus in the South pay homage to Lord Krishna’s defeat of the demon Naraka, a powerful king of Assam who controlled all the kingdoms on earth and imprisoned thousands of people. This day was henceforth known as NarakaChaturdashi – the first day of Deepavali and the beginning of four days of festivities in South India
While Deepavali commemorates Lord Rama’s homecoming in the North, during this festival Hindus in the South pay homage to Lord Krishna’s defeat of the demon Naraka, a powerful king of Assam who controlled all the kingdoms on earth and imprisoned thousands of people. This day was henceforth known as NarakaChaturdashi – the first day of Deepavali and the beginning of four days of festivities in South India