DIWALI
Diwali is a Festival that is celebrated by Hindus all over the world. It is a
very popular festival celebrated in India and Nepal.
1. Diwali is a -
Sports event OR Festival
2. People of which religion celebrate Diwali –
Christians OR Hindus
3. Name the 2 countries where Diwali is a very popular festival.
India and Nepal
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Diwali means ‘rows of lighted lamps’ and is often commonly referred to
as the 'Festival of Lights' because of the tradition of oil lamps that
people use to light houses, shops and public places.
4. What does Diwali mean?
Rows of lighted lamps
5. What do people use to light their houses, shops and Public
places?
Oil lamp
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Hindus who live in India and other countries celebrate this festival for 5
days. It is a happy holiday that is celebrated with good food, fireworks
and special candles. During this festival, families light up earthenware
oil lamps called 'Diyas' outside their homes. Diwali is celebrated every
year and marks the beginning of the New Year in India. Some years this
festival is celebrated in October, other years it is in November.
6. What are Diyas ?
Earthenware oil lamps
7. Diwali is celebrated every year and marks the beginning of what in
India?
New Year
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Diwali is as important holiday for Hindus as Christmas is for Christians.
Diwali celebrates the inner light that protects us from darkness. It is a
festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil, knowledge over
ignorance and that light triumphs over darkness.
8. What does Diwali celebrate?
Victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and that
light triumphs over darkness.
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The legends that go with this festival are different depending on where
you are in India. The most common legends are -
1. The return of Lord Rama, along with his wife, Sita and brother,
Lakshmana, from his fourteen-year-long exile and vanquishing the
demon-king Ravana.
2. The Victory of Lord Krishna over the demon king Narakasur
3. Women and Children create designs or special patterns on the
floor of their homes called 'Rangoli'. The most popular subject of
Rangoli is Lotus flower. People believe that while they are asleep,
Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of wealth and abundance, will visit
their homes and bring them good luck and prosperity.
9. Describe one of the legends as to why Diwali is celebrated by
Hindus?
Student answers any one of the above legend
10. Women and Children create designs or special patterns on the
floor of their homes. What are the designs called?
Rangoli
11. Who is Lakshmi?
Hindu Goddess of wealth and abundance
12. What will Goddess Lakshmi bless the people with?
Good luck and prosperity
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On this happy occasion people wear new clothes and visit temples.
They clean and decorate their homes, enjoy an evening of fireworks
and sparklers, exchange gifts with family and friends and make and
share special food and sweets.
13. Give few examples of what people do on this happy occasion?
Wear new clothes
Visit temples
Burn firecrackers and sparklers
Exchange gifts with family and friends
Make and share special food and sweets.
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