Hello Moonchild, Wish you a joyful and abundant Diwali/Deepavali :) Deepavali is associated with various deities depending on the region and tradition. The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, light over darkness. In India, this is a busy time of celebration. It is usually a time spent with family and friends through pujas/rituals, exchanging sweets and gifts, games, bursting crackers, cleansing and decorating the house, lighting diyas