Deepavali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated annually to commemorate the return of King Rama to his kingdom after 14 years in exile. On the night of his return, the people of Ayodhya lit lamps to light the way for the king since it was a moonless night, starting the tradition of lighting lamps during Deepavali. Deepavali celebrations include cleaning and decorating homes with rangoli patterns, exchanging gifts and sweets, lighting diyas and other lamps, and offering prayers to celebrate health, wealth, and good fortune in the new year.

1. DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL
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2. On Deepavali, the story is that a famous Indian
God & King, Rama returned after 14 years.
History of Deepavali

3. But it was a moonless, dark night. Rama
couldn’t see. So the people of Ayodhya, who
were waiting had an idea.

4. They lit the roads with little lamps to show
them the way home. It was a huge
celebration that day. This is Deepavali, the
festival of lights.

5. They thank God for their families and
pray for a great new year with health,
wealth and good luck.
Why Deepavali is celebrated

6. When Deepavali is celebrated
Every year Deepavali comes on a
moonless night.
It is celebrated between mid-October and
mid- November.

7. Who Deepavali is celebrated
• Hindus and Sikhism celebrate Deepavali.

8. Deepavali- What happens?
• Houses are cleaned and decorated with
Rangoli patterns are placed on the door
steps to welcome Goddess.

11. Hindu’s often make special
Diwali sweets called “Barfi”

12. Hindu’s
Sweets
Mixture
Chakli
Laddo
Barfi

13. Cards and small gifts are given
out to family and friends.

14. After prayers, everyone goes
out to light lamps and candles .

15. Small lamps are lit all around
the house called “Diyas”

16. THANK YOU……