Sweet delicacies as well as snacks are exchanged by family and friends. In fact, some business communities in North India, consider it as beginning for New Year, and take out new account books. On this festive day, God Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped, in order to welcome goodwill and fortune. Elaborate preparations are made for this special Diwali event that includes preparation of special delicacies and other things required for pooja. Usage of silver and gold gains of the God and Goddesses are also commonly bought by people especially for Diwali.
Due to the traditional belief, on this day subsequent to Pooja, in the night the windows and doors of houses are opened to let 'laskhmi' (wealth and fortune) enter their abodes. Gambling or playing Taash on Diwali night is also one of the popular activities indulged in by the individuals, which is considered to be a good omen. People prefer to wear new clothes and buy new jewelry and adorn it to celebrate the festival of Diwali.
Homes and offices are lighted by light wires, candles or even the traditional diyas. The significance of lighting in this festival is to ward off the evil dark from our lives. Children and adults alike indulge in burning fire-crackers to enjoy Diwali irrespective of their religion barrier.
