Diwali Wishes 2022

  D iw ali , the festival of lights , is celebrated with great ferv or and joy all across India . It is the most important and popular Hindu festival and is celebrated by Hindus , Sik hs and J ains all over the world . The five - day festival commemor ates the return of Lord R ama , his wife S ita and brother Laksh man a from exile after defeating the demon king Rav ana . The festival also marks the victory of light over darkness , good over evil and knowledge over ignorance . D iw ali is celebrated in October or November each year and is preceded by a four - day long period of fasting called Nav rat ri . On the day of Di w ali , Hindus dress up in new clothes , exchange gifts , light up their homes with di y as ( l amps and candles ), offer prayers to Laksh mi , the goddess of wealth and prosperity , and partake in fe asts and celebrations . Fire wor