DEEPAVALI is a significant occasion in the Hindu calendar, where believers celebrate the victory of good over evil after Lord Krishna defeated the demon king, Naragasura (or Narakasura).
The joyful event is celebrated with light, colour and happiness. To celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna, the night are illuminated with the lights of clay lamps, made of clay filled with oil and has a cotton wick, dipped in oil or ghee. Its important to lit up the clay lamps as a symbol and to mark the triumph of light over darkness.
There is another version of the story behind Deepavali. In some parts of India, Deepavali or Diwali is celebrated to honour the return of Lord Rama, who was in exile for 14 years, after the victory of rescuing Sita from the clutches of the Demon King, Ravana. The oil lamp was lit to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya.
On the same day, Hindus pray to Goddess Lakshmi, goddess of wealth. Clay lamps are lit up to invite Goddess Lakshmi to find the houses and bless the occupants.
In all the above stories, lamps have a significant meaning and thus, the oil lamp is one of most essential decorative items in any houses for Deepavali.
