why we celebrate diwali festival ?
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1. According to Ramayana, Lord Rama, his wife Sita and brother Laxmana finally returned to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile and defeating the demon king Raavana. Diwali marks his return to his home.
2. According to the most popular tradition, Diwali is celebrated as the day Goddess Lakshmi was born from Samudra Manthan, the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk by the gods and demons. Lakshmi chose Vishnu as her husband on the night of Diwali, and the two were bonded in holy matrimony.
Explanation:
Diwali signifies the victory of good over evil and is celebrated as a festival of lights to commemorate the arrival of Lord Rama to his home Ayodhya after fourteen years of Exile. Lord Rama is the seventh incarnation of God Vishnu. During exile, he fought with the demon king of Lanka- Ravana, and defeated him.