Hindu devotees around the world are celebrating Deepavali today (08) with great devotion and festivity.
Deepavali, which holds a prominent place among Hindu religious and cultural festivals, is also known as the Festival of Lights.
According to Hindu religious traditions, one of the purposes of the festival is to commemorate the triumph of good over evil, symbolised by the defeat of the demon Narakasura.
Praying for the dispelling of darkness and the dawn of light, Hindu devotees celebrate Deepavali by lighting oil lamps in their homes and observing religious rituals.
Decorating homes, preparing traditional sweets and sharing happiness with family members and friends are also among the festival’s distinctive features.
Deepavali symbolises the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance.
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