Day 1 – Monday

Diwali

Sun, Nov 12, 2023

Is Hindu festival of lights, held in the period October to November. It is particularly associated with Lakshmi,
the goddess of prosperity, and marks the beginning of the fiscal year in India.
The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights.” The festival generally
symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Observances of Diwali differ depending on region and
tradition. Diwali, India's biggest and most important holiday of the year, is a festival of lights that
celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and the human ability to overcome .
Diwali has become a national Indian festival. Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over
darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. The lights of Diwali signify a time to destroy
all our dark desires and thoughts, eradicated dark shadows and evils and gives us the strength and the zeal
to carry on with our goodwill for the rest of the year. Although the significance, rituals, and celebration of
this festival may differ in various parts of India, lighting of diyas, a-k-a earthen lamps, decorating the
homes with fairy lights, making gorgeous and vibrant rangolis at homes, bursting crackers, giving Diwali
gifts, and preparing Diwali sweets and snacks Observed by more than a billion people across faiths, this
five-day festival of lights brings prayer, feasts, fireworks and, for some, a new year. Diwali is India's most
important festival of the year—a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over
ignorance, and good over evil.
Answer the Following Questions on a 1 whole sheet of pad paper.
1. What is the true meaning of Diwali?
2. What is Diwali and why is it celebrated?
3. Why is Diwali so important?
4. What is the most important message of Diwali?
Day 2 – Tuesday
Diyas making – earthen lamps used for Diwali Festival
Click the link watch and make your own DIYAS.
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Reference: WIKIPEDIA and YOUTUBE