In Christmas-like fashion, fairy lights enveloped homes and streets every year and presents for family, friends and neighbors sat in tall piles. The word Diwali means “a row of lights” in Sanskrit, after all. In the western parts of the country, the festival marks the day that Lord Vishnu chose King Bali, a demon, to rule the nether world, according to National Geographic. And of course, there is the romantic story of the Goddess Lakshmi choosing Lord Vishnu to be her husband on this night. How to celebrate the festival of lightThe best part about this holiday is that the festivities don’t start and end with Diwali day.

Source: The Hindu November 13, 2023 11:46 UTC