Diwali means chain of lamps in Sanskrit and is a festival celebrated throughout India and its diaspora as the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Different regions celebrate different gods, though it is usually associated with the goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi. Diwali lasts five days and it is a big deal. Families will spend the days before the festival cleaning their homes and preparing their best clothes, not to mention a huge feast. It is traditional to han