2. Diwali is a traditional Hindu festival, also known as
the “festival of lights.”
WHAT IS CELEBRATED?
WHAT IS DIWALI?
The Hindu new year is celebrated. The harvest
festival. And the triumph of good over evil.
3. WHERE IS IT CELEBRATED
AND WHEN?
Diwali is celebrated in India and other countries
where there are many Indians living. It is
celebrated between October and November,
that depends on when there is a new moon.
4. Hindus prepare their homes to receive the goddess Laksmi:
● They clean and paint them.
● They decorate them with lights, diyas and Rangolis.
AS IT IS CELEBRATED?
Diyas Rangolis
Lakshmi: Goddess of fortune and beauty
5. DURING THE FIVE DAYS THAT DIWALI LASTS, PEOPLE PRAY TO
THE GODS AT THE ALTARS OF THEIR HOMES.
Altars Some of the Hindu gods
6. FOOD AND FASHION IN DIWALI
• During Diwali, the most popular food is mithai.
• Other favorite dishes include Dahi-Bhalle,
Karanji, Samosas, Pakoray, Mathiyaa, Ghathiya
and Aloo Tikki.
• Special clothing that brings out the inner light is
usually worn for the Hindu festival of lights
called Diwali.
• This holiday season is also known as the "dress
festival." Men, women, youth and children take
the opportunity to buy bright and ethnic
clothing.