The Joy of Diwali 2012

Diwali is celebrated on the darkest night of Amavasya in the month of Kartik which falls in the October to November time period. It is a marked by five days of celebrations consisting of endless rituals and customs. Dhanteras falls on the first day of Diwali and most householders buy utensils or jewelry on this day as a tradition. The second day is known as Choti Diwali. This is the day of Narak-Chaturdashi-the day on which Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama vanquished Narakasura. Badi Diwali is celebrated onthe third Day of the festival and it is the most important day. Lakshmi puja is performed on this day. On the fourth day, according to legend, Bali defeated by Lord Vishnu, enteredPatalaLoka and took charge of his new role as a king. On the last day of Diwali, Bhai Dooj is celebrated as recognition of the love between brothers and sisters. This day is also referred to as Yama Dvitiya.

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