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While Bengal celebrates Kali Puja, the rest of India enjoys Diwali. Diwali is the festival of lights. It is celebrated to commemorate the homecoming of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and brother Bharat after spending 14yrs in exile. The citizens of Ayodhya, joyous to have their King back home, welcomed Rama with heart full of joy. They lighted their

homes and streets with lamps, decorated the city with flowers and danced and sang with joy.
DIWALI NIGHT_______________________________________
This occasion being auspicious people drive away the dark forces by decorating their homes and streets with lamps, performing puja at their homes, offering sweets to neighbours, friends and relatives and forgetting differences by embracing and greeting each other. Fireworks

are a part of Diwali. People gather to burn their fireworks thus enjoying the spectacular spectacles together. The night sky of the city becomes lighted with colourful fireworks. Children are seen burning their fireworks under the guidance of their parents. The whole atmosphere remains surcharged with fun and gaiety.

PREPARATION_____________________________
On the eve of Diwali children built small mud houses known as 'Diwali Ghar'. These houses are painted, decorated with colours and lighted. Idols of Lakshmi and Ganesh are kept inside the 'Diwali Ghar'. 'Rangolies' are created in front of the house and Puja is performed on the day of Diwali. Homemakers and shopkeepers clean their homes and shops and give a new look to their places of dwelling and business. New dresses are boughtand sweets are made to offer to the guests. Friends and relatives are welcomed and offered gifts.