1. DIWALI –FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

2. Before Diwali
we send cards
to our friends
and family

3. We go to people’s houses
and give presents

4. People like to buy new clothes on Diwali

5. Jewelry is also a big favorite

6. Many create elaborate designs (Rangoli)
with color (this one above in the UK)

7. Rangoli is also made with
flowers

8. Another Rangoli example

9. On Diwali, the story is that a famous Indian
God & King, Rama returned home after 14
years

10. But it was a moonless, dark night.
Rama couldn’t see. So the people of
Ayodhya, who were waiting, had an idea

11. They lit the roads with little lamps to show
them the way home. It was a huge celebration
that day. This is Diwali, the festival of lights.

12. Every year Diwali comes on a moonless night.
The streets are covered with lights.

13. People shop. Children buy interesting
things like these clay dolls

14. The shops and markets are colorfully lit too

15. All the stores look so interesting

16. emples of all religions are brightly lit on this da

18. The Golden Temple looks amazing

19. There are Diwali fairs everywhere

20. Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth is
worshipped for a prosperous year ahead.

21. The actual day begins with people decorating
their prayer areas at home. They thank God
for their families and pray for a great new
year with health, wealth and good luck

22. Little lamps surround the Gods

23. The prayer area looks festive with fruits &
flowers

24. After prayers, everyone goes out to
light lamps and candles around the house

25. After prayers, everyone goes out to
Some diyas areand candles decorated hous
light lamps colored and around the

26. Then, its time to eat.

27. Colored mithai (sweets) are everywhere.

28. People prepare delicious foods in their homes

29. After eating, kids light firecrackers

30. The spinning wheel is a big favorite

31. Children love the sparklers
The spinning wheel is a big favori

32. Diwali is a time to get closer to family and
friends

33. We love firecrackers the best !
Diwali is a time to get closer to family and friends

34. Diwali symbolizes going from darkness to
Diwali symbolizes going from darkness to
light, the start of the Hindu New Year and a
light, the start of the Hindu New Year and a
celebration for Indians of all religions all
celebration for Indians of all religions all
over the world.
over the world.
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HAPPY DIWALI. THE END