Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali

Diwali is associated with brightness and radiance. May this auspicious festival further the spirit of joy and well-being in our lives. I hope you have a wonderful Diwali with family and friends.

Diwali, one of the most well-known Hindu holidays, represents the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance." Numerous regional traditions connect the holiday to Sita and Rama, Vishnu, Krishna, Lakshmi, Kubera, Yama, Yami, Durga, Shiva, Kali, Hanuman, Dhanvantari, or Vishvakarman in addition to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and Ganesha, the god of wisdom and the remover of obstacles. In addition, it commemorates the day Rama returned to his kingdom in Ayodhya with his wife Sita as well as his brother Lakshmana after defeating the demon Ravana in Lanka and serving 14 years in exile. Diwali is significant to Hindus because it represents the triumph of good over evil. It is a five-day celebration beginning with Dhanteras and ending with Bhai Dooj. The date of Diwali this year is Monday, October 24. People prepare for Diwali by cleaning and decorating their homes with Diya, flowers, and lights, making rangolis, purchasing new clothing and jewelry, and indulging in an abundance of delicacies. Lakshmi Puja is one of the most significant rituals of this festival. On this day, devotees pray to the goddess Lakshmi for health, wealth, and prosperity.