Lord Rama and Diwali
It is celebrated in honor of Lord Rama returning to Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana after a glorious victory over the Lanka king Ravana – personifying the triumph of good over evil.
Lord Krishna and Diwali
Lord Krishna is said to have killed King Naraka (an evil demon) who had abducted 16,000 women and the celestial tree Parijata. The Diwali celebrations mark the victory and slaying of the evil in the hands of Lord Krishna.
Lord Narasimha (Vishnu in half-lion and half-man form) and Diwali
Diwali is also associated with the killing of Hiranyakashipu by Vishnu assuming the avatar of Lord Narasimha.
Lord Vamana (Vishnu in dwarf form) and Diwali
Vishnu in the form of Lord Vamana vanquished a powerful Demon-king Bali to the netherworld and released from his clutches numerous prisoners. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha were among the prisoners, thus released by Vishnu came down to earth and brought with them prosperity.
Goddess Lakshmi and Diwali
Lakshmi – the Goddess of wealth is said to have emerged from the Churning of the Ocean on this auspicious day and hence Lakshmi Puja commemorates her birth day and forms a major part of Diwali celebrations.

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