Can a Christian Celebrate Diwali?
Case study on whether a Hindu convert to Christianity can continue celebrating Diwali by reinterpreting it.
The Story of Diwali
Explains what the festival symbolizes, and how it is observed.
Diwali Photos and Celebrations 2001
Describes with text and photos an observance in a Tamil Brahmin household.
More About Diwali
Interesting and practical information about the festival of lights in India.
TeacherLink Lesson Plan - Diwali: Hindu New Year
Mini-unit designed for use in the fourth through sixth grade classroom. Provided by Utah State University.
Bawarchi: Indian Festivals: Diwali
Describes each of the five days of Diwali.
Diwali in West Bengal
Features the celebration of the five day festival in Calcutta.
Diwali Rituals
Learn about the worship of Goddess Lakshmi during the festival days.
Dialindia : Diwali
With wallpapers, e-cards, screensavers and recipes.
Customs and Traditions
Provides information on various customs and traditions followed during the festival of Diwali.
DiwaliUtsav
Includes history, customs and traditions, online greetings, recipes, and wallpapers.
Diwali in Canada
Learn about the regional interpretations of the festival including its celebration in Canada.
Utsav - Diwali
Brief explanation of the holiday and its importance.
Diwali Rangoli
Learn about Rangoli, the art of painting designs in front of homes during the festival.
Diwali - the Festival of Lights
Essay describes the holiday.
Festivals of Bharat - Deepavali
Explains what the festival signifies and what each day means. From Hindunet.org.
IndiaExpress - Deepavali / Diwali
Includes history, significance, traditions, recipes, photographs, and online greetings.
Fairs And Festivals Of India - Diwali
A brief description of the celebration.
Diwali Di Raat
Rhea Sidhu offers an overview of the celebration of the festival in Punjab.
Happy Deepavali
Includes recipes, greetings, and a description of the holiday.
Hindu New Year
Learn about the origin of the festival diwali, which marks the beginning of Hindu new year.
Diwali - All about it
Introduces the holiday and explains how it is celebrated today.
Ruchi's Kitchen: Diwali Festival
Includes legends related to the holiday, descriptions of the five days, preparation tips, and recipes.
Happy Diwali
Provides the history, origin, celebration, and tradition of this holiday.
Indian Festivals: Diwali
Very brief description of the festival.
Diwali, Divali, Dewali
Short article explains the festival's origins and tells what is celebrated on each of its five days.
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