At the metaphysical level, Deepawali is a festival signifying the victory of good over evil. People believe that the fireworks destroy and reduce the latter to ashes. On this auspicious occasion shopkeepers offer huge discounts, Diwali Melas are organised, people assemble at places and enjoy Diwali celebrations together and this occasion is called as Diwali Milan. Different people celebrate Diwali in different ways. Each region of India celebrates Diwali in it's own unique way.
Diwali Celebrations take place everywhere in India, at dusk when darkness unfolds itself, you can see a spectacular illumination of tiny flickering lamps adorning in rows - at homes, buildings and streets. All sorts of makeshift stalls suddenly spring out on the pavements and the bazaars are choc-a-bloc with people and all sweet shops display their latest temptations.
People visit the places of their relatives and friends to wish them on the occasion of Diwali and exchange gifts and for those who can not pay a personal visit there is a mind-boggling range of cards and gifts to choose from. Feasts are arranged and gaily-dressed men, women and children go to temples and fairs, visit friends and relatives. Markets are gaily decorated and lit up. Everybody adorns new and bright clothes, especially ladies get decorated in the best of ornaments. This captures the Diwali celebrations at its happiest. All this illumination and fireworks, joy and festivity, is to signify the victory of divine forces over those of wickedness. Even countries like Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia are known for different ways of Diwali celebrations.
