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Celebration time DIYAS – A SYMBOL OF LIGHT
Diwali is India’s biggest and most important festival OVER DARKNESS
. Diwali means Row of lights. Clay lamps means The lighting of diyas is one of the most iconic
Deepa and row means Avali. People celebrate practices during Diwali. They are small clay lamps
Deepavali as a victory of good over evil. They filled with oil and a cotton wick, symbolizing
worship goddess Lakshmi. It is celebrated to mark knowledge over ignorance and good over evil.
the day on which Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana According to Hindu mythology, the festival
return to Ayodha after fourteen years of exile.It celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya
commemorate the victorious return of Lord Rama after a 14-year exile and his victory over the
to Ayodha after saving his wife Sita from the demon demon king Ravana. To welcome him, the people
king Ravana. of Ayodhya lit thousands of lamps, symbolizing
THERE ARE FIVE DAYS IN DIWALI: the removal of spiritual darkness.
·The first day of Diwali is Dhanteras, and it is seen
as good luck to gift gold at the beginning of Diwali. DIWALI – THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
Gold plays a role in the mythology of the first day, This is one of the most significant festivals in
and symbolizes hope overcoming despair. India, celebrated with grandeur and devotion.
·The second day is the Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Each element of celebration, including lights of
Diwali) – Illuminating the path of Virtue. diyas(oil lamps), creation of rangolis, hanging of
·The third day is Diwali or Deepavali. lanterns, and the preparation of sweets, carries
·The fourth day is GovardhumPuja or Padva is the deep symbolic meaning rooted in spiritual,
day when Lord Krishna defeated Indra by lifting the cultural and social traditions.
huge Govardhum Mountain.
·The fifth day is Bhai Dooj is strengthening sibling RANGOLI – AN ART OF WELCOMING AND
bonds. AUSPICIOUSNESS
WHAT CAN WE DO ON DIWALI? Rangoli is a traditional decorative art made with
We can exchange sweets, gifts, clothes, etc. We colored powders, rice, or flowers, usually created
must give gifts to each other to accelerate the at the entrance of homes during Diwali. Beyond its
feeling of love, bonding, affection and appreciation. beauty, rangoli is believed to bring good fortune
The traditional way of decorating a house is using and invite goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing
rangoli, diyas, marigold flower garlands, colorful prosperity and auspiciousness. The colorful
torans. The significance of sweets in Diwali is a designs uplift the festive atmosphere, spreading
symbol of sharing happiness and love. While the joy and positivity. Creating rangoli is also
significance of lanterns represents the communal activity, where families come together,
commemoration of this symbolic victory.The blending creativity and devotion.
significance of Diya represents the triumph of light
over dark, good over evil. SWEETS – A TOKEN OF JOY AND SHARING
SAFETY MESURESWHILE BURSTING CRACKERS Sweets or mithai, play a vital role in Diwali
Having fun is okaybut staying safe is more celebrations, symbolizing joy, love and
important. So in order to stay safe we must ensure sweetness of life. Families prepare and share
we follow the following deterrents: traditional Indian sweets like ladoos, barfis, and
| We mustn’t cover thecrackers with tin containers gulab jamun. The act of exchanging sweets
or glass bottles for extra sound. strengthens social bonds and fosters goodwill
| Do not wear shiny, silky, synthetic or loose clothes among friends.
while firing a cracker as they could catch fire more
easily than natural fabrics. Thus, the beauty of Diwali lies not only in the
| Children should be accompanied by an adult while lights that illuminate homes but also in the rich
firing a cracker. symbolism behind each tradition. Diyas signify
| Keep your face and eyes away enlightenment, rangoli expresses hospitality, and
| Don’t light firecrackers in narrow lanes you can sweets spreading joy. Collectively these elements
light them in open areas like parks foster unity and a celebration of life’s blessing.
If we follow these rules we will be safe.
HUMAIRA KHAN - CLASS 6
GAYATHRI ARUN - CLASS 6

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