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In Hinduism, Divali, or Diwali, is a five-day autumn religious festival. It honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, or, in Bengal, the goddess Kali. During its celebration, earthenware lamps are lit and placed on the parapets of houses and temples or set adrift on rivers and streams. The fourth day of the festival marks the start of a new year, a time of gift-giving, visiting friends, decorating homes, and wearing new clothes. Divali is celebrated by Jains and Sikhs as well.
SOURCE: Britannica, Diwali, URL: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Diwali-Hindu-festival
SOURCE: YouTube, Diwali for Kids! | Festival of Lights | Kids Fun Learning (2022), Duration 02:35, URL: https://youtu.be/rH8xIXh6wHM |
10 Fabulous Facts About Diwali!
It’s time for vibrant colours, eye-popping fireworks, twinkling lights and delicious food! Ready? Then check out our ten facts about Diwali…
SOURCE: YouTube, All About Diwali for Kids | 12 November | Twinkl USA (2022), Duration 03:19, URL: https://youtu.be/SKCisZeb300 |
SOURCE: YouTube, Sesame Street: Celebrate Diwali Song! The Festival of Lights! (2022), Duration 01:38, URL: https://youtu.be/eOudPTDMTLQ |
SOURCE: ClickView, Diwali (2018) Rating: E, Duration: 04:24, URL: https://clickv.ie/w/Ascv |
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Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects them from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians. |
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Diwali - The Festival of Lights There are a number of links on this page that will direct you to more information about this important festival. |
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The uniqueness of this festival is its harmony of five varied philosophies, with each day to a special thought or ideal. People celebrate each of its five days of festivities with true understanding, which will uplift and enrich their lives. |
SOURCE: YouTube, Dipal's Diwali | Twinkl Originals - Diwali for Kids! (2021), Duration 05:07, URL: https://youtu.be/9aSkESrxXs4 |
SOURCE: YouTube, Ramayana : Story of Diwali | Mythological Stories from Mocomi Kids (2013), Duration 04:28, URL: https://youtu.be/pp59n0So-XE |