During the festival of Diwali, lamps are lit every evening, and lots of fireworks are also lighted. People decorate their homes with lights and illuminate them with oil lamps and candles. They also light up oil lamps at temples so that Goddess Laxmi can bless each household with good fortune. During this festival, people offer sweets to one another as a token of love and affection.
In South Africa too, the Hindus celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm because they have brought their culture here from India along with them when they migrated in search of better opportunities for themselves. The celebrations start early in the morning when people wake up early to clean their houses thoroughly before starting any other work under the guidance of elders or family members who have been doing this ritual since childhood.
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Diwali is celebrated to celebrate the victory of good over evil. The main thing associated with this festival is light or lamps which are lit in different homes, offices, and other places during this time. It is also known as Deepawali or Dipavali or other names like Navaratri etc., depending on where it’s being celebrated.
