Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with widespread joy and religious observance throughout Kurnool District, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. The district lights up with thousands of earthen lamps (diyas) and electric lights, decorating every home and commercial establishment. The main day involves elaborate Lakshmi Puja, where families offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, seeking her blessings for the coming year. A major feature of the celebration is the bursting of fireworks and crackers, especially on the evening of Diwali, filling the skies with color and sound. People exchange gifts, traditional sweets (like laddus and kajjakayalu), and savory snacks with neighbors and relatives, strengthening social bonds and community harmony across Kurnool.
