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Now, answer the questions.
- Who celebrate Diwali?
- When do they usually celebrate it and how long is the celebration?
- Who is Lakshmi and why is she important?
- What do people do to prepare for Diwali?
- What do people do during Diwali?
- What are diyas?
- What are rangolis and what are they made of?
- What do people share during Diwali?
- Is this celebration similar to any celebrations in your culture?
- Explain how Diwali might be the same or different to your celebration.
DIWALI: What is
it?
Diwali is a festival celebrated in India. Hindus, Jains and Sikhs celebrate it. It is a religious festival. It celebrates the victory of the forces of
light over the forces of darkness.
People celebrate it between mid-October and
mid-November. It lasts five days.
People clean and decorate their houses. They decorate their homes with garlands of
jasmine which is a type of flower. They also make rangolis in front of their houses and diyas which are small lamps.
They go to the temple to worship Lakshmi and other
important gods and goddesses. Lakshmi is
the goddess of prosperity and wealth.
She is associated with Diwali.
During Diwali, people wear new clothes. They give treats to their neighbours and they
give presents to family and friends.
They put on firework displays in big cities. In the streets, there are many lights similar
to Christmas.
Diwali has many similarities to Christmas but many
differences too. The religions are
different and the time when people celebrate them.
Written by Mark, Pete and Anna