Ours is a land where each festival is celebrated with equal zest. Be it Diwali, Dussera, Sankranti or any other festival, we all can completely feel those zealous and positive vibes around even before the arrival of these vibrant festivals. Every festival calls for new clothes, delicacies, shopping and so on. However, even as we celebrate these festivals, we know little about all the rituals and deep hidden meanings.Today, let us get to know about the festival of lights, Deepawali…Diwali stories 
The festival of Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya from the 14 year long ‘Vanvasa’. In order to welcome their beloved King, the people of Ayodhya lit up the entire city with innumerable illuminous lights (earthen diyas) and bursted crackers. The tradition has never stopped since then. This is exactly how we have been celebrating Diwali for years.The days of DiwaliDhanteras
Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is the first day of the Diwali festival. The Indian businessmen start their financial year on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. Many businessmen renovate their offices. Precious metals like gold, silver and diamonds are purchased on Dhanteras. People, who cannot afford to buy such costly materials, often buy one or two new utensils. This purchase is considered as a sign of good luck. A simple ‘Pooja’ to Goddess Lakshmi is performed and sweets are offered as ‘naivedya’. Choti Diwali
This day of Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over the devil Narkasura. On this day, people follow the tradition of massaging their bodies with oil (‘utna’). The celebrations are mellow on this day and people do not light the ‘Yama Diya’. This day is known as ‘Narak Chaturdashi’ in the state of Maharashtra. The people of Maharashtra make it a point to take a bath before the sunrise, as they believe the myth that bathing after sunrise will make them go to hell after their death.Lakshmi Puja
People light up their houses with small oil diyas on Lakshmi Puja. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi blesses the hardworking people with wealth and prosperity. This is considered as the most significant event of Diwali in parts of North and West India. It is also believed that Goddess Lakshmi was fond of cleanliness, which is why many homes worship brooms on this day. Lord Ganesha is also worshipped on the day of Lakshmi Puja.Govardhan Puja 
Govardhan Puja is the day that celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over Indra. Many people on this day pledge to protect Mother Nature in every little way they can. In Maharashtra, this day is celebrated as ‘Padva’, while the state of Haryana celebrates this day as their New Year.Bhaiya Duj On the day of Bhaiya Duj, the sisters pray for the long lives of their brothers by performing the Tika ceremony. The brothers in return present their sisters with lots of gifts.Diwali all over India
Every state of India has its own style of celebrating Diwali. However, each and every state follows the tradition of lighting up diyas and bursting crackers. Sweets and savouries are prepared well in advance.Diwali is the perfect season and time for people to shop. Every member of the house purchases new clothes, which are traditional and ethnic. Some people consider it to be auspicious to visit temples during the dawns of all the days of Diwali. Many temples and gardens organize orchestras of holy and devotional songs on all these days. Many people gather together and light up candles in masses in order to give a warm and a heartfelt welcome to the festival of Diwali.The holy season of Diwali this year begins on November 13th. Let us all make a pledge to save our environment by bursting fewer crackers. Team BharatEstates wishes everyone a Happy and a Prosperous Diwali!!!