A to Z of Diwali

byStaff Reporter

Diwali or the Festival of Light will be celebrated across India from October 25 to 29, 2019. There are various myths, legends, stories and explanations linked to the festival— it is associated with the Ramayan, the Mahabharat and the Puranas but the central theme is the victory of good over evil. Through the five days of Diwali, lamps and crackers are lit, sweets and savouries are made and people offer help to their favourite charities. RobinAge lists the A to Z of what makes Diwali special.

A for Aarti Hindu rituals and ceremonies are incomplete without an aarti. An aarti is an offering of light from a diya, flowers, incense, camphor and sweets. An aarti is often accompanied by chants or hymns. It is done with total dedication and admiration and profound love towards the deity. An