Lamp Lighting During Diwali
Why Do Hindus Light Lamps During Diwali? By: Sanchita Chowdhury Diwali is a very popular Hindu festival. It is one of the most important Indian festivals which is either celebrated in the month of October or November. Diwali literally means 'row of lamps'. So, it is understandable that lamps play the most important role in this festival. On Diwali, each house is lit up with oil lamps, candles and colourful electric lights. Traditionally, the earthen lamps with cotton wicks were lit in most of the houses. However with the changing modern times, earthen lamps have been replaced by candles in many of the houses. Yet, the concept of the festival of lights remains unchanged. Has it ever occurred to you that why Hindus light lamps during Diwali? Let us find out. In Northern part of India, the famous tale goes that it was this time when Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after his 14 years of exile with his wife and brother. The people lit lamps to celebrate the return of...