My favorite festival is Diwali. This is a festival of lights and sound.

It is an important
and popular Hindu festival. It is celebrated all over India and world. Laxmi Pooja is
performed on this day. Shop-keepers perform this Pooja in their shop as well as at
home. And new accounts are opened. People greet their relatives and friends with
sweets and crackers. The houses are completely cleaned and whitewashed. As the
evening approaches the houses are lit with candles and electric lights. At night
crackers are fired. Children are warned to be careful while bursting crackers because
any neglect could cause burns. Diwali marks the coming of the new season. It marks
the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana. Diwali brings
peace and joy and this makes it my favourite festival.