Diwali Celebration in Trinidad & Tobago

The Diwali is a festival that commemorates the return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshman after 14 years of exile. This is a Hindu tradition where Prince Rama is seen as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and an embodiment of dharma or righteousness. Sita is an incarnation of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. The residents of Ayodhya were so glad the rightful king and queen had returned, they lit lamps in their honor, an element of the festivities that's still an important part of the festivities today. It is celebrated in

October or November in accordance with the moon as the darkest night based on the Hindu calendar.

A number of branches across Trinidad and Tobago celebrated their Culture Day where staff were dressed in their traditional attire. This was done on the day before Diwali.