Diwali, the festival of lights

The cheerful festival of Diwali is one of the most celebrated festivals in the Hindu culture. This year the festival takes place on October 23. Diwali brings together all members of the community and is dedicated to the goddess of light. After Diwali, Hindus often go on pilgrimage to the Ganges (a sacred river) to take a religious bath. Diwali is all about good overcoming evil; the victory of light over darkness. Celebrating Diwali always involves eating delicious sweets.