Happy Diwali - Ramayana Way!!
Hey Guys, Welcome to the Blog Page Once Again!! Diwali is called the Festival of Lights and is celebrated to honor Rama. It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana. People lit their houses to celebrate his victory over evil (light over darkness). The goddess of happiness and good fortune, Lakshmi, also figures into the celebration. It is believed that she roams the Earth on this day and enters the house that is pure, clean, and bright. Diwali ushers in a period of merriment – a time to revel in the company of loved ones, dress up in finery and gorge on delicious dishes prepared for the event. For wimps like yours truly, it’s an occasion to behold (never light) with childlike wonderment, the colorful fireworks that dazzle the night sky and turn it into a kaleidoscope of myriad hues. Diwali is also a time for reflection, a time to re-visit and j...