Diwali - The Festival of Lights, is a major Hindu festival. It is celebrated in all parts of India, where it is a national holiday, and in Hindu communities worldwide. Diwali lasts from two to five days, depending on local custom. It falls during the Hindu month of Kartika (October to November).
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Rangoli
Rangoli is a colourful design made on the floor near the entrance to a house to welcome guests. At Diwali, Hindus draw bright Rangoli patterns to encourage the goddess Lakshmi to enter their homes. Rangoli designs are made of coloured sand, rice, flour or flower petals.
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Diwali by
Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to an Indian holiday, Diwali. The origin of Diwali is described, including its roots in the Hindu religion and its association with the goddess Lakshmi. Readers are introduced to the holiday's customs, such as cleaning the home, wearing new clothes, giving gifts of sweets, decorating with rangoli, and lighting lamps and fireworks. Also discussed is the holiday's connection with the start of a new business year. Features include table of contents, map, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
ISBN: 9781624031830Publication Date: 2014
Diwali by
The 'festival of lights' is one of the most popular festivals in the Hindu calendar. Like most Hindu festivals, Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil. According to one legend Diwali is observed to mark the return of Lord Rama to his homeland, Ayodhya, after defeating Ravana, an evil demon. It is said that people lit lamps down the streets to celebrate the Lord Rama's victory. In keeping with the legend, Hindus across the world light lamps and fireworks on this day
ISBN: 9780778742821Publication Date: 2008
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