FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at Diwali.

Diwali is the Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival of Lights, which is celebrated with fireworks, dancing, music, the decoration of homes and feasting.

The most important aspect is decorating with lights, especially the traditional Diwa candles.

Over the centuries, Diwali has become a national festival that's also enjoyed by non-Hindu communities.

For instance, in Jainism, Diwali marks the nirvana, or spiritual awakening, of Lord Mahavira in Sikhism, it honors the day that Guru Hargobind Ji, the Sixth Sikh Guru, was freed from imprisonment. Buddhists in India celebrate Diwali as well.

The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians.

In northern India, they celebrate the story of King Rama's return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana by lighting rows of clay lamps.

Southern India celebrates it as the day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.

In western India the festival marks the day that Lord Vishnu, the Preserver (one of the main gods of the Hindu trinity) sent the demon King Bali to rule the nether world.

Hindus interpret the Diwali story based upon where they live. But there's one common theme no matter where people celebrate: the victory of good over evil.

These photos show how Diwali has been celebrated by people here in Cumbria. We hope that these pictures bring back some fond memories for some of you.