Customs and Traditions

Diwali is traditionally known by the name of the 'festival of lights", for the common practice is to light small oil lamps (called diyas) and place them around the home, in courtyards, gardens, verandahs, on the walls built around the home and also on the roof tops. There are whole lots of Diwali customs and traditions associated with the festival of Diwali in India, which make this festival worth celebrating. The Diwali customs and traditions are diverse and there are a lot many legends associated with the celebrations of Diwali.

These customs and traditions show the mythological aspect of Diwali and also reveal the festive mood of the Indians who actually follow these ancient traditions and customs, which have been passed on by their ancestors. So this Diwali, get to know about all the Diwali customs and traditions along with Diwalimela.