The western people celebrate the day in the honour of the King Bali who has been ordered by the deity Vishnu to rule the nether world.
Diwali is also originated as the harvest day. It is considered as the last harvest time of the year before the starting of winter season. Businessmen close their accounts and start their new financial year. Thus, Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity is thanked and offered prayers so that one can have a good year ahead.
For the Jainism people, Diwali has been connoted with the nirvana of Lord Mahavir. For the Sikh community, the importance of the day has been increased after their Guru Hargobind Ji, the 6th Guru, was released from the imprisonment with 52 Hindu Kings.
Regardless of all these faith and culture, Diwali calls for worldwide celebration and with its shimmering beauty it is enjoyed by most of the people.
