The Festival Of 'Deepavali'

Deepavali is here.

The festival of lights, sounds, and colours

are very near.

The sweet fragrance of flowers,

Beautiful colours of Rangoli,

and the sound of fire crackers.

Lighting lamps and candles at our houses,

Everyone wearing on new apparels,

With joy and happiness in their heart,

Inviting friends, and relatives to come each other's residences.

Many gifts and sweets from near and dear ones,

And receiving their love and respect,

This is the time to care for everyone 

Giving up our bad thoughts and deeds

by lighting the candles below,

And the dazzling fireworks up above.

Worshipping to our gods,

and paying special respect to the Goddess Lakshmi,

Decorating for them the Puja thali,

This is what the celebration is all about,

This is the spirit of Deepavali.