Deepavali
- Deepavali is the festival of lights which symbolizes the triumph of the good over the evil.
- It usually falls in November yearly. Hindus celebrate Deepavali with al the traditional customs.
- Weeks before the festival , Hindus start preparing their homes and clean them up for the festival.
- New curtains are put up and old furniture replaced. Traditional cakes ,sweet meals ,biscuits and a variety of special eats are prepared by the womenfolk .
- New clothes are purchased for the family and everyone is gay and excited .
- Numerous lights are placed outside the home at the entrance and it is a beautiful sight to behold in the dark .
- Early on Deepavali morning, Hindus start the day with a bath and put on fresh , new clothes. Girls put on new frocks or skirts and blouses while the boys show off their new shirts and pants .
- The elder folk visit the temple to offer prayers to god for his mercies and blessings on the family .
- They then return home to have a grand breakfast with curry , Indian pancakes , and hot coffee or tea.
- This is followed by sweets and delicates which are laid attractively on the table. Soon, guests start coming .
- The day ends with children playing happily with fireworks in the garden
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