"Deepawali" a row or cluster of lights" or "rows of diyas (clay lamps)"
The festival formally begins two days before the night of Diwali, and ends two days after. Five days Festival. Each day has the following rituals and significance <![if !supportLists]> 1. <![endif]> Dhanteras: This day marks the birthday of Lakshmi – the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity, and the birthday of Dhanvantari – the Goddess of Health and Healing. On the night of Dhanteras, diyas (lamps) are ritually kept burning all through the nights in honor of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari <![if !supportLists]> 2. <![endif]> Naraka Chaturdasi : Narak Chaturdasi is the second day of festivities, and is also called Choti Diwali . Typically, house decoration and colourful floor patterns called rangoli are made on or before Narak Chaturdasi. Special bathing rituals such a fragrant oil bath are held in some regions, followed by minor pujas. Women decorate their hands with henna...