The festival of lights

Its been a really long time since i posted thanks to my unit tests in college.I have done fairly well in all my 8 subjects.A 5 day holiday lies ahead of me and it comes as a big break.There's nothing much happening hot around me if you don't count the incessant rain over here in Chennai.The Hindus all over the world are looking forward for a Diwali bash.Diwali or Deepavali is one day which is ruled primarily by fireworks and the film industry.It is one unique festival which needn't have any pooja in any household...its all about celebrating.The thing i like most about Diwali,is without doubt the crackers.

But,why is Diwali meant to be celebrated?
1.The most repeated version is that Hindus celebrate Diwali to mark the time when Lord Rama achieved victory over Ravana.
2.The Diwali lamps also indicate Rama's return from the forest and it acts as a sign to welcome him back home.
3.It is also viewed as the day Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.
4.In Jainism it marks the nirvana of Lord Mahavira.
5.It is also a significant and auspicious day in Sikhism.

But..the 5 reasons for which it is celebrated now:

1.Fun!
Its once in a year you get to burst crackers.(Forgetting the fact that it is also done when the Indian cricket team achieves a remarkable victory rarely!)
2.More fun!
Its all about eating all the delicious items you ever wanted to get your hands upon.
3.There has to be some profit!

Diwali is an annual stimulus for the Indian economy.It is boom time for the economy as the purchase of jewellery,garments,house-hold appliances multiply by a fair amount.It serves as a blessing in disguise as it turns out to be profitable for those big and small businessmen and at least 'appears' profitable for the common man.
4.A visual treat!
Even if you don't like to celebrate the festival of lights it is undeniably celebrated by most of the people in India.As a result of which,houses are lit by lamps,shops and offices are decorated and the whole place looks to be different..like wearing a mask for one odd day.
5.You get to wear new clothes!!Sheesh!

Diwali is surely the front-runner for 'The national festival' if there is to be one such thing.Whatever be the reason,the festival of lights is here bringing with it hope to mankind. So,join the party!
Happy Diwali!