Some legends claim that this holiday commemorates the emergence of a god out of the ocean of milk and the main symbol of this holiday is an object called a diya.
Some legends claim that this holiday commemorates the emergence of a god out of the ocean of milk and the main symbol of this holiday is an object called a diya. The first day of this holiday is known as dhan tera; the final day, occurring in the month of Kartika, is Yama Dvitiya. In some regions, the goddess Kali is celebrated during this holiday; in other regions Lakshmi visits clean homes. This holiday most commonly celebrates the return of Sita and Rama after his fight with Ravana. For 10 points, name this festival of lights, a major holiday celebrated in India.
Some legends claim that this holiday commemorates the emergence of a god out of the ocean of milk and the main symbol of this holiday is an object called a diya.
{Diwali} (prompt on “Festival of Lights” before mentioned”)