Hello everyone! A very happy Diwali to you all.

Diwali is a major festival celebrated (this time on 7 November, 2018) by Hindus in India. All parts of India celebrate Diwali in a grand manner, which involves the following:

1. Deepa (a lamp made of mud)
   Diwali is also termed 'Deepavali'; and since Deepa means a lamp signifying light, Deepavali means Festival Of Light. People light a deepa to bring positive energies to their homes, as well as to their thoughts.
   
   
   
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2. Sweets
   The idea of including sweets in this festival is to bring sweetness into not only people's mouth, but their lives as well! Sweets play such a major role that Diwali is also called as Festival Of Sweets. We exchange sweets with our friends and families. Kind of like how kids exchange trading cards!
   
   
   
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3. Rangoli
   (a design created on the floor using colored powder)
   Pronounced rung-go-lee. Why a Rangoli? It has a sort of spiritual significance. In Hinduism, Rangolis are created on special occasions and religious ceremonies. But my main concern isn't why it's made, I just love creating it. :P
   
   

Rangolis That I Made

What I Used To Make All The Below Colorful Rangolis

Warming Up With A Rough Rangoli

When Lights Are Off, A Simple Rangoli Design Takes On A Magical Form!

Working On "Durga Lakshmi" Rangoli; a Goddess

And, Done!

Look What Turning The Lights Off Does To A Rangoli's Beauty!

Mix Of Flowers, Deepa (Diya) & Colorful Rangoli Powder

Let's Turn Off The Lights, And Boom!

Here's A Special One Made Entirely Of Colorful Flower Petals

...Lights Off, Diya On!

Anyone Hungry? Rangoli Made Up Of Dry Fruits (Almond & Grapes)!

"Vamana Avatar", A Form That "Vishnu" God Took

BONUS: Read the background story of this here!

The Full Rangoli!

Thank you for your time!