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The festival of lights Diwali is celebrated with a great enthusiasm all over the India on the month of October or November. There are lots of Diwali customs and rituals connected with the festival of light in India. These Diwali customs and rituals make this festival glorious and successful. Diwali customs and traditions are various in numbers and there are many mythological events associated with the celebrations of Diwali. Nowadays, in this modern era the glorious and traditional past of our country orders us to continue the true respects and values of life. It is connected with many rich traditions and customs. Diwali customs are such kind of ritual which takes us back to the nostalgia.
Many exciting rituals and customs have bound themselves to Diwali traditions. You cannot find any regional fluctuation in them in different parts of India. One of the most unparalleled Diwali customs is gambling. Gambling is normally regarded as a frailty in Northern part of India. It is said that in ancient age, Goddess Parvati was playing dice with her husband Lord Shiva on the day of Diwali. She was enjoying herself so much while she was playing. Then she gave a boon that whoever gambles on this day would be very lucky throughout the year. Now, the dice game has become outdated and has been substituted by cards. Well, many people mark a limit to the games that can be played as gradually it becomes a habit.
On the first day of Diwali, people clean their houses to welcome goddess Lakshmi as she is the goddess of wealth. Devotees worship goddess Lakshmi in the evenings and light oil-filled diyas to drive out the shadows of evil spirits. Devotional songs are one of the Diwali customs. It is believed that the chanting of devotional songs brings peace and prosperity in life. Naivedya (traditional sweets) is offered to the Goddess. It is also a part of Diwali customs.
Enjoy your Diwali with light, diyas and sweets and if you want to know more about Diwali, keep searching the pages of
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