It essentially celebrates the returning of Rama to his kingdom after years of exile from it. The decoration divas or lamps express the happiness of the occasion. Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu is worshiped as symbol of wealth and prosperity. Ganesha, the elephant head God is worshiped as a symbol of good omen and wisdom. Business Houses also offer prayer at their establishment and transect business on that day for luck.
People also gamble as signifies luck in financial dealing for the coming year.
In preparation for the Deepawali Business establishment and house get their annual cleaning and painting done. Deepawali is a festival of light and fireworks, of good clothes and opulence and, like all Indian festivals of feasting and merry making. The occasion marks the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king, Ravana, the victory of good over evil. Brilliantly decorated tableaux and processions depicting various facets of Rama's life are ta ken out. On the tenth day, the Vijayadasmi day, colossal effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkarna and son Meghnath are placed in vast open spaces.