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Just what is Diwali and how do you prepare for it?
Lighting a Lamp: A Divali Story
What you need to know before your trail
A young boy helps his family prepare for Diwali and there’s lots to do and prepare! The festival of lights is a very important festival in the Hindu religion – it’s the start of the New Year. The day where Prince Rama who fought the demon Ravana to rescue his wife Sita. The family in this story
Follow a family as they make rangoli patterns, light diyas, and watch a brilliant fireworks display to celebrate their amazing festival of light.
Travel Guide
Diwali in India, Pakistan and more
Diwali is an official holiday in Fiji, Guyana, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights and is traditionally celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains and is one of the most significant festivals in the Indian culture.
Diwali means’ rows of lighted lamps’ Houses and shops are decorated with candles and colourful lights to show the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Fireworks are set off to signify Rama’s return to his kingdom.
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Author/Guide Jonny Zucker Destination: Indian subcontinent, Asia
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