Deepavali

Deepavali

Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is celebrated in different parts of the world with great enthusiasm and vigour. It is regarded as a festival of lights, colour and firecrackers. Singapore is also no exception. People of all ages indulge themselves in lots of fun and entertainment during this time of the year. They clean and decorate their houses, do some wonderful shopping for themselves and their near and dear ones, exchange sweets and gifts with relatives and friends, burst different types of firecrackers on Diwali night, and light their houses with diyas and candles to mark the occasion. Deepavali is celebrated to mark the victory of good over the evil forces. Like other festivals, Diwali too has its own traditions.
Traditions of Deepavali Festival

There are several traditions associated with Diwali celebrations. One of the major traditions includes lighting the entire house and the place of worship of Goddess Lakshmi with colourful candles and diyas which are available in different shapes and sizes. Apart from this, playing cards is one of the other traditions of Deepavali.