Diwali, the Hindu festival of light is the best known of all celebrations and certainly the brightest. Throughout India the homes are all lighted as a sign of welcome to the gods Rama and lakshmi. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashwin that is (October/November) every year. Diwali has a big significance in the in Hindu followers as they as it symbolizes the ancient culture of India which teaches to remove the darkness of ignorance and to light up the mind with knowledge Families get together and celebrate this event with feasts and gifts. Many families decorate their house with flowers. On the day of Diwali festival, doorways are hung with torans of mango leaves and marigolds. Rangolis are drawn with different colored powders to welcome guests. The traditional motifs are often linked with auspicious symbols of good luck. Oil diyas are arranged in and around the house. Because of these flickering lamps, the festival has acquired its name: Dipawali or Diwali meaning 'a rows of lamps'.
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