For all the posts in this Holidays & Observances series, go here.
Prologue: I have been meaning to write a series about Holidays and Observances that we (my family and friends) follow in both India (my birth country) and USA (my adopted country). This series is dedicated to those. On a side note, perhaps I might witness some of the celebrations from other countries as well that may get their way into this series. š
The third and final day is the main festival of lights, Diwali, which occurred on Nov 12th this year (2023). It is the day that commemorates the return of Lord Rama, God Vishnu’s avatar, to is kingdom of Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, after vanquishing the asura king Ravana.
The celebration includes decorating with Diyas (= oil lamps) and electronic lights, candles and lanterns; have a feast of scrumptious food shared with family and conclude the day with lighting of colorful fireworks.
Galavant Reflections 