Dewali is known as the festival of light. The word Dewali means ‘the row of lamps’. This festival signifies the victory of light over darkness. In Dewali we pray and honour Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. This festival also marks the return of Lord Rama and Sita after completing 14 years of exile. We eat certain foods during the celebration of Dewali, such as Indian sweets and savoury snacks. These sweets and snacks are handmade by each family and shared and exchanged between family and friends on the day of the festival. They are also used as offerings to the Goddess Lakshmi. In Dewali people decorate their houses and light up clay lamps and place them around the outside of their homes. Rangoli is a type of decoration that is done by hand both inside and outside their homes. Rangoli is also a poplar Dewali tradition. Rangoli is basically powder but comes in many colours.
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