Diwali 2020 Date: When is Diwali in 2020?

Preparations for the festival begin from days in advance. Houses and workplaces are cleaned and even renovated. On that day, people decorate their rooms with lamps and candles. Post this, goddess Laxmi is worshipped for happiness and prosperity. At many places, fireworks are performed after which sweets and gifts are exchanged among families, friends and relatives.

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Like any other festival, the day is associated with several legends. As per mythology, in the seventh century Sanskrit play Nagananda, Diwali has been referred to as Deepapratipadutsava. In that newlywed couples were gifted lamps and other things in memory of Lord Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi’s marriage.

In the ninth century work of the poet Rajashekhar, Diwali has been referred to as Dipamalika. In there, recently-followed traditions of homes being cleaned and decorated with lights are stated.

However, in the present day, Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama and Sita after 14 years of exile. It continues to be celebrated as the festival of prosperity, light and wisdom.

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