In English
There are countless legends which seek to explain the origins of . In Northern India, it is believed to be the Day when was crowned Emperor after his return from exile. In , it is believed to be the day when Emperor , who was allowed to visit the erstwile kingdom just for one day in the year, is welcomed by his grateful subjects. The Lord had trampled him down into the nether regions, as a punishment for his egoistic expansive programme of conquest; but, He melted a little when he pleaded for mercy, and allowed him to return to earth for just one day out of three hundred and sixty-five days. On that day his subjects could welcome him, with illumination and fire-works.