what is the origin of deepavali?

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1. Kanan M says:

   July 20, 2010 at 9:39 am

   this is the day when lord ram came back to ayodhaya after 14 years of exile. on this day when ram came back the whole city was lighted with oil lamps and thus the last day of the year in the hindu year. this is also new moon day so there is no moonlight thats how the city was enlighted. the next day is the first day of new year

   it is the last day of the aso month and the next month is kartak it comes in the month of octber end or novemberstart this year it is on 21st of october

   i am hindu so i am sure
2. TK says:

   July 20, 2010 at 9:39 am

   Diwali (also called Deepavali) is a major Hindu festival. Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind. Celebrations focus on lights and lamps.

   Deepavali is celebrated for five consecutive days in the Hindu month of Ashwayuja. It usually occurs in October/November, and is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited festivals of India. Hindus, Jains and Sikhs alike regard it as a celebration of life and use the occasion to strengthen family and social relationships. For Jains it is one of the most important festivals, and beginning of the Jain year. It is also a significant festival for the Sikh faith.
3. Earl D says:

   July 20, 2010 at 9:39 am

   It is said that the day Lord Rama exterminated the tyrant Ravana and returned to Ayodhya

   or

   Other people believe that this was the day when Lord Krishna killed the demon called Narakasur and humanity was freed from the shackles of his oppression.
4. allen_shingping says:

   July 20, 2010 at 9:39 am

   i also don’t know!you should ask the indian.
5. Me M says:

   July 20, 2010 at 9:39 am

   the festival of lights is a celebration after
   well, you can see what the guys wrote above.