Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains all over the world. It has its roots in the epic tale of Ramayana, in which the exiled Prince Rama triumphs over the demon king, Ravana. The story symbolises the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.
To celebrate the prince’s success and to guide him home, his subjects lit diyas (clay lamps filled with oil) in their homes and on the streets - and it’s where this festival gets its namesake.
