How to Celebrate Diwali Celebrating Diwali is about bringing joy, light, and positivity into our lives and the lives of others. Here’s how you can celebrate the festival in traditional and mindful ways: Clean and Decorate Your Home One of the key Diwali traditions is cleaning and decorating the house to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. People adorn their homes with colorful rangoli designs, flowers, and diyas (oil lamps) to create a warm and festive ambiance. Light Diyas and Lamps Lighting diyas and candles is central to Diwali celebrations, as it symbolizes dispelling darkness and welcoming the light of prosperity and happiness. People light up their homes and neighborhoods, creating a magical glow that lifts spirits and spreads positivity. Perform Lakshmi Puja On the main day of Diwali, families gather to perform Lakshmi Puja, seeking the goddess's blessings for wealth and prosperity in the coming year. The prayer is often followed by sharing sweets and blessings with family members and n