Kartik Maas in mythology

The Hindu month(maas) of Kartik is important in many ways among other months. It is a tradition of celebrating the festival of lights on this month's new moon. This grand festival of lights is celebrated by everyone as 'Diwali'. It is said that on the day of Diwali, Maa Laxmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu visits every-where and accomplishes all the wishes of Her devotees by giving them health and wealth.