Today, Kali Chaudas i.e. Chhoti Deepawali is being celebrated across the country. Diwali is celebrated with great pomp in every part of India. People are eagerly waiting for this festival throughout the year. On this day people are very busy in cleaning the house to Diwali shopping in the market. You all know that there are many reasons behind celebrating Diwali. This festival is so special that people living abroad also celebrate this festival with great pomp. In such a situation, you will be very surprised to know that there are some areas in India where Diwali is not celebrated. Do not believe it at once, this is such news but it is true.
Let us tell you that there are some areas in India where Diwali is not celebrated. Let us tell you that neither Lakshmi is worshiped at this place nor this festival is celebrated with fireworks. The lamp is not even lit here. The place we are talking about is Kerala where this festival is not celebrated. You will be surprised to know the reason for this. Although every festival is celebrated with great pomp in Kerala, Diwali is not celebrated there. Although Kochi is the only place in Kerala where Diwali is celebrated.
Let us know why this festival is not celebrated in Kerala. Actually there are many reasons behind this. Kerala was ruled by Mahabali. Mahabali was an Asura and is worshiped here. In such a situation, the people of Kerala do not celebrate the defeat of the demon and you all must be aware that the reason for celebrating Diwali is the victory of Rama over Ravana. In such a situation, this festival is not celebrated considering Diwali as the defeat of a protector. Here is another big reason for not celebrating Diwali and that is that Hindus are a minority in Kerala and this is the reason why Hindus are not allowed to celebrate their festival. The third reason is that it is raining a lot in Kerala at this time. Which prevents fireworks and lamps from burning. However, apart from Kerala, Tamil Nadu is also a place where Diwali is not celebrated. There people celebrate Narak Chaturdashi instead of Diwali.