Summary About Diwali
D iw ali is one of the most popular festivals in India and is celebrated with great pomp and ceremony . On this day , people dress up in their finest clothes , exchange gifts and sweets , and light up their homes with di y as ( oil lamps ). Families come together to pray and give thanks for the year gone by , and to ask for blessings for the year ahead . D iw ali is also a time for fun and celebrations . People of all ages enjoy games , music and dance . Fire works are an important part of the Di w ali festivities . The festival of Di w ali is a five - day celebration in many parts of India . It begins on the day of D han ter as , when people buy gold and silver , and new clothes . The second day is Nar ak Ch atur d ashi , when people dress up as demons and ghosts to scare away evil spirits . The third day is Laksh mi Pu ja , when people w