Diwali is one of
the most important festivals of Hindus, and it signifies the victory
of good over evil. It is also known as the 'festival of lights', as
one can witness colourful lamps lit outside homes and plenty of
fireworks on this occasion. The main festive night of Diwali falls on
the new moon night of Kartik, a lunar month in Hindu calendar.
According to Gregorian calendar, this festival falls between
mid-October and early November.
People of Gurgaon
clean and decorate their homes before the night of Diwali. On the
night of this festival, they put on their new clothes and light the
traditional lamps called 'Diyas'. A ritual called 'Puja' is
performed, during which, the entire family members offer prayers to
Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. This is followed by
lots of fireworks, a feast of delicious sweets, and a generous
exchange of gifts between close friends and family members.
Diwali
is
also
a
great
day
for
shopping
in
Gurgaon,
as
people
buy
new
clothes
and
other
items
from
shops
and
malls
on
this
occasion.
Tourists
and
business
travellers
staying
in
a
hotel in Gurgaon
during
the
Diwali
festival
can
also
have
a
wonderful
time,
celebrating
this
fabulous
event
with
the
local
population.
Happy Dipawali |