Dhanteras – Faith or Blind Faith
November 14, 2007 by Open Article Submission
Filed under Society and Culture
Yet another deepavali or the festival of light is over. On the occasion of deepavali laxmi or the goddess of wealth and prosperity is worshiped and the houses are decorated with diyas i.e. earthen lamps, candles or electric lights. Hindus believe that darkness brings poverty. Hence, on the deepavali nights especial care is taken to light up every dark corner of ones house with a view to drive away poverty from once life and usher in riches.
