Diwali

Diwali means an Array of Lamps. It is a glamorous and important festival enjoyed by people of varying religions, including Sikhs. As a family festival, it is celebrated on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of October or November. It is a festival of lights symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness.

It celebrates the victory of good over evil,and the glory of light. This festival is celebrated by Hindus to commemorate Lord Rama's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile. However, Sikhs celebrate it to mark the release of the Sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, from imprisonment at Gwalior Fort. The Guru refused to leave without the release of the 52 other detainees at the prison. The authorities agreed that they would release all those who could hold onto the Gurus coat. For this reason a special coat was made for the Guru that had 52 tails so each detainee could hold onto it. Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps are lit to create a world of fantasy. Diwali is a time for fun, revelry, and also a time of festivity