Essay on indian festival Diwali

ANY INDIAN FESTIVAL (DIWALI)
1. Introduction
2.Preparations
3.How is celebrated
4. A dark side of Diwali
5. Importance of Diwali For all    People
6. Conclusion
Introduction – India celebrates 151 festivals in a year. That’s a huge number. Out of which, Diwali is the most famous and largely celebrated festival in India as it marks the Hindu New Year. It comes in the month of October or November every year. It is celebrated in the memory of Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya from forests after 14 years. The people of Ayodhya welcomed Lord Ram their houses. They lighted earthen lamps before their houses and they decorated their houses with flowers.
Preparations – Days before, the people start preparations for this festival. People clean their houses, whitewash and decorate them. The merchants paint their shops and set them. The markets get a new look.
How is celebrated – In this festival, people buy new clothes and many things. in the evening the earthen lamps and electric bulbs of different colors are lighted. Crackers are burnt. Goddess Laxmi is worshiped.  People send greeting to their relatives who join to enjoy this festival. Thus this festival increases the feeling of unity and brotherhood.
A dark side of Diwali – On this day many people gamble. Many times the fireworks result in accidents and children fall prey to burns. These fireworks are costly, and wastage of money. If these evils are got rid of, this festival brings the message of a happy future for all alike.
Importance of Diwali –Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. The festival, which coincides with the Hindu New Year, celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
For all People – People of all age groups enjoy the celebration of Diwali. Children, youth and the old, gents and ladies feel pleasure at the coming of Diwali. The rich and the poor, all celebrate it as per their capacity.
Conclusion – Diwali signifies the victory of good over evil. People forget their differences. But for certain years, we are doing more harm than good on this very auspicious day. We are harming the current generation of life as well as the future generation that is yet to come. There something wrong with the way we celebrate it that not only makes us suffer but also our future children.