Deepavali or Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights. It signifies the victory of good over evil and is believed to be celebrated when Sri Rama and Sita returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile. It is also believed that Sri Krishna killed the rakshasa Narakasura during Diwali. In Jain tradition it is believed that Diwali marks the attainment of moksha or nirvana by Bhagwan Mahavira. It is also the commencement of the New Year in many parts of India.  19th October 2017 Thursday – Amavasya. This is the most prominent occasion of Diwali ✓ Lakshmi Puja – Ma Lakshmi is worshipped on this day to grant us peace, prosperity and happiness in our lives. This Puja is normally done in the evening just around sunset. ✓ Chopda Puja – Businessmen, mostly in Gujarat and Rajasthan, commence their financial year by worshipping their books of accounts (Chopdi). ✓ Kedar Gauri Vrat / Kedara Vratham – This Vrat is observed by ladies by worshipping Devi after fasting for the whole day. It is believed that Ma Parvati observed this Vrat to please Shiva. ✓ Sharda Puja – Ma Sharada or Saraswati is worshipped along with books of accounts, being the last day of the year. ✓ Dev Diwali Puja – Bhagwan Mahavira, the last of the Jain Thirthankaras, said to have attained Nirvana on this day. It is observed by fasting and chanting the Uttaradhyayan Sutra which contain the final pravachan of Bhagwan Mahavira and meditating upon him. ✓ Bengal Kali Puja - Also known as Shyama Puja is observed by worship of Kali Mata. The Maithili people observe this as Mahanisha Puja.  Featured here is a dark coloured Pooja Mandir