Diwali Holidays and Special Days People and Society
Diwali Holidays and Special Days People and Society
This category lists pages and sites that tell about the Hindi festival of Diwali. Marking the start of the Hindu New Year, Diwali is celebrated for 5 days each year. It always ends on the 15th day of Hindu month of Ashwin, which falls somewhere in the months of October or November on the traditional calendar. All sites listed in this category should be suitable for children to use for school projects or personal enrichment.
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The Festival of Light: Diwali - A class shares what it has learned about this Hindu festival. Includes a slide show, quiz, the Ramayana story, and pictures of Jaipur at night.
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Happy Diwali - Provides the history, origin, celebration, and tradition of this holiday.
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Significance of Diwali - Covers the origin and significance of the five day festival.
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Legend of Diwali Festival - A collection of legends behind the festival.
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Lord Mahavira - Diwali - Learn about how diwali is celebrated by the jains as Lord Mahavira's Nirvana.
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Rangoli in Diwali - Information about Rangoli, a colourful design which is made near the entrance to a house to welcome guests during the festival.
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Indian Diwali - How the festival is celebrated in different parts of the country.
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