The festival celebrated to mark the Hindu New Year is called Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. It is one of the most important festivals in Hindu culture, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Diwali typically involves lighting oil lamps, decorating homes, exchanging gifts, and feasting on various traditional foods. Families during this time also perform prayers and rituals to Goddess Lakshmi, seeking prosperity and good fortune for the upcoming year. The festival usually falls between October and November and is observed with great enthusiasm across India and in many countries with Hindu communities.