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The best thing that festival brings in our life is fun and enjoyment. Though there are many other occasions of celebrations like birthdays, parties, etc. but no moment is as specific as the grand celebration of festivals. Festivals are a part of customs and traditions. But above this it is the moment of togetherness. It is possible due to festivals only that we meet with our near and dear ones and spend quality time together. Whether it’s the hectic hostel life or tiring office routine a much needed break for all is festivals. One feels himself refreshed after coming from a festive vacation.

Well, this is one of the important phases of festival, but there is one other side of the day and it is gifts. In most of the cases festivals are an annual affair. As they don’t occur every day therefore people eagerly wait for festivals. But, there is one other reason for the eager wait of festivals and it is gifts. Yes, whether close or not so close every relation is catered during the time of festival with gifts. It is gifts only that make a person keep a tight hold on relationship. In a collective manner it can be said that diwali is the time to nourish relationship.

The festival of Diwali is approaching very fast. It is one amongst the most awaited festivals in the country. The big show of Diwali steals the hearts of Indian and also those who are settled away from their motherland. Diwali is a very famous Hindu festival which is celebrated to mark the triumph of good over evil. On this auspicious day candles and diyas are lighted and with this a great positivity enters in the houses. The festival is celebrated with a great zest and zeal in India and Indians settled abroad also enjoy the merriment of the festival. There are two very popular stories behind the celebration of Diwali in India.

The first story signifies the celebration of homecoming of lord Rama from fourteen years of exile with his wife Sita and brother Laxman. To welcome lord Rama people of Ayodhaya welcomed him by lighting his path with earthen diyas. Another beautiful story for Diwali celebration is incarnation of goddess Laxmi. As per Hindu mythology it is believed that goddess incarnated from the churning of sea on the day of Kartika Amavasya. The day of festival is dedicated for wealth and prosperity, hence doing the favor in other’s life with a wish of goodwill and prosperity is mandatory for the day.