Holidays and Festivals: Divali

Light your lamps and celebrate Divali, when people dance and sing and paint bright patterns on their doorsteps, because good has triumphed over evil! This simple first guide brings an iconic celebration to life in dramatic photos, showing some of the key rituals of the Divali festival, and its origins in the story of Rama and Sita. Find out how families burn special lamps in their homes, exchange cards and presents, and welcome the goddess Lakshmi. Don’t forget to look out for some beautiful fireworks! A vivid short book which includes a picture glossary and basic index.