Diwali is a very famous festival. It is celebrated in honor of Lord Rama. On this day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile.
People make great preparations to celebrate this festival. They whitewash their houses. They purchase earthen lamps and candles to illuminate their houses, Bulbs of different colours are also used. The sweet-sellers prepare sweets. The shop-keepers display their goods.
People wear fine clothes. They enjoy the occasion; they purchase sweets and offer gifts and sweets to their friends and relations. Sugar toys are also sold. The row of burning candles and lamps present a beautiful sight many people buy new utensils.
At night people worship the goddess Lakshmi. She is the goddess of wealth. Some people gamble on this day, it is a bad habit. Children enjoy Diwali by bursting crackers.