Long ago in India, there was a brave prince named Ram. His father, King Dashrath, sent him away to live in the forest for 14 years. While Ram was in the forest, his wife Sita was taken by a scary demon king named Ravan. But don’t worry! Ram, with the help of his brother and a clever monkey general named Hanuman, rescued Sita. When they returned home, everyone was so happy that they lit up their homes with lamps, decorated the city, and set off fireworks. This is how the celebration of Diwali began!
Diwali is also called the Festival of Lights. It’s a special time mainly celebrated by Hindus, but Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs also join in the fun. Diwali is all about celebrating the victory of good over evil, happiness over sadness, and light over darkness. It’s the most important holiday of the year for many people. While there are different stories about how Diwali started, the story of Ram is the most popular one.
Diwali happens on the 15th day of the Hindu month called Karthik, which is the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar. This usually falls in October or November. During Diwali, people have lots of fun traditions!
One of the traditions is lighting rows of clay lamps called diyas outside their homes. These lamps are special because their light stands for purity, good luck, and strength. People believe that light can chase away darkness and bad things.
Before Diwali, everyone cleans their homes really well to welcome positivity. They also open their windows to invite Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and good fortune, inside. It’s believed that Lakshmi only enters homes that are clean and bright, which is why lighting diyas is so important.
Another fun tradition is making rangoli, which are beautiful patterns on the floor using colored rice, sand, or flower petals. These designs are thought to bring good luck and are used to welcome guests and the goddess Lakshmi.
During Diwali, people light firecrackers and sparklers. The bright colors and loud noises are meant to scare away evil spirits. Families and friends also exchange gifts and enjoy delicious feasts together. There are lots of yummy sweets and snacks prepared just for Diwali!
So, if you ever hear someone say “Happy Diwali,” you’ll know they’re celebrating this special festival. Keep an eye out for the beautiful diya lights and fireworks that make Diwali so magical!
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[Music] Long ago in India, there was a great warrior prince named Ram. Ram was banished from his country by his father, King Dashrath. [Music] The king told Ram that he could only come back after living in the forest for 14 years. While in the forest, his wife Sita was kidnapped by the ten-headed demon king, Ravan. However, Ram rescued her with the help of his brother and the monkey general Hanuman, and eventually returned to his homeland. When Ram returned, people were overjoyed and celebrated by lighting their homes with lamps, decorating the whole city, and setting off fireworks. This is the story of the beginning of Diwali.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a festival mainly celebrated by Hindus, but it is also celebrated by Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. [Music] It celebrates the triumph of good over evil, joy over despair, and light over darkness, and is considered the most important holiday of the year. The tale of how Diwali came to be celebrated differs across India, but the story of Ram is the most common version.
The festival of Diwali occurs on the 15th day of the Hindu month Karthik, which is the holiest month of the Hindu lunar calendar. It usually occurs in October or November. There are many different traditions that take place during Diwali. One of these is lighting a row of clay lamps outside the home. These special lamps are called diyas, and their light symbolizes purity, good luck, and power. It is believed that the presence of light drives away darkness and evil forces.
Along with lighting diyas, each home is thoroughly cleaned to welcome positivity, and the windows are opened to let in Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and good fortune. It is believed that she can only enter homes that are clean and illuminated, which is another reason people light their diyas. [Music]
One of the more artistic traditions is the creation of rangoli, which is a beautiful pattern created on floors using colored rice, sand, or flower petals. They are believed to bring good luck and are used to welcome guests and the goddess Lakshmi. During Diwali, you will also see people lighting firecrackers and sparklers to scare away evil spirits with their bright colors and loud noises.
Like many other celebrations around the world, Diwali sees family and friends exchange gifts and share a feast together. [Music] Lots of delicious sweets and snacks are prepared for Diwali. Look at all these traditional sweets! Everyone celebrates special days in their own way, and these are just some of the common ones seen during Diwali as celebrated by Hindus.
During Diwali, you can say “Happy Diwali,” which is a greeting to those who celebrate it. Perhaps you can even keep an eye out for beautiful diya light displays and fireworks that commemorate this special festival.
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