Diwali - Festival of Lights

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Hello and welcome to this lesson on Diwali. It's bursting with colour and light and facts!

Aims and objectives 

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Cleaning and decorating homes with rangoli.

Symbolising the welcoming of prosperity. The theme of prosperity links to the goddess Lakshmi, honoured during Diwali.

Lighting diyas and candles.

Symbolising light over darkness

Exchanging sweets and gifts.

Symbolises love, friendship, goodwill, and the sharing of prosperity.

Fireworks and family gatherings.

Sharing the celebration with loved ones

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A

The end of winter

B

Harvest season

C

The birth of Buddha

D

Victory of good overcoming evil

A

Only in India

B

In India and countries with Hindu communities worldwide

C

Only in South Asia

D

Just in Nepal

A

Durga

B

Saraswati

C

Lakshmi

D

Parvati

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