One story behind this event refers to the appearance of a poor dwarf to test a king's generosity, and sees that king become the king of the underworld after requesting that dwarf to step on him.
One story behind this event refers to the appearance of a poor dwarf to test a king's generosity, and sees that king become the king of the underworld after requesting that dwarf to step on him. Intricate patterns known as ran-goli are drawn on this event using powdered chalk, and it marks the transition from the month of Ash-win to Kartik. This holiday also sees the exchange of gifts between a brother and sister, and Sikhs refer to this festival as the Bandi Chhorh Divas and release prisoners on this day in memory of Guru Har Gobind Ji. Jains celebrate the establishment of dharma by Mahavira during it, though more famously, people celebrate the birth of Lakshmi and commemorats the defeat of Ravana and the return to Ayodha of Sita and Rama. Celebrated most prominently by lighting of diyas, or oil lamps, for 10 points, identify this Hindu festival of lights.
One story behind this event refers to the appearance of a poor dwarf to test a king's generosity, and sees that king become the king of the underworld after requesting that dwarf to step on him.
{Diwali} [or {Deepavali}; or {Dipawali}]