Diwali 2023: The Festival of Lights Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India. It is a five-day festival that usually falls in October or November, depending on the lunar calendar. Diwali is a festival of lights, and it is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. The first day of Diwali is called Dhanteras, which is considered an auspicious day for buying gold, silver, and other items. On the second day, Naraka Chaturdashi, people take an early morning bath and light diyas (small clay lamps) to ward off evil spirits. The third day is the main day of Diwali, when people wear new clothes, decorate their houses with rangolis (decorative patterns made with colored rice or sand) and lights, and offer prayers to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. The fourth day is Govardhan Puja, which is celebrated in honor of Lord Krishna. On this day, people make small mound