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Diwali

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1. Diwali is a celebration of… 

a) the start of summer! b) fireworks

c) a new year d) colours and lights

2. What does Diwali mean in Sanskrit?

a) Festival of lights b) Row of lights

c) Fireworks d) New Year

3. Explain what Hindus believe the lights are for during Diwali?

→Hindus believe that the lights will welcome a presence from a Goddess of wealth and good luck named Lakshmi 

4. True or False: Diwali is usually celebrated in late November, early December.

a) True b) False

5. What is the name of the art form in which coloured powders are used to create beautiful designs on the floor?

a) Lakshmi b) Rangoli

c) Mithila d) Vishnu

6. “Diwali is a time to reflect upon our lives.”

Explain how this is similar, or different to celebrating New Years in your culture.

→Matariki resembles 7 specific stars. These stars are known as the seven stars of Matariki. We usually do cooking and get crafting then we usually look back at our loved ones that have passed. 

7. Describe, in your own words, what Diwali is, what it celebrates, and how it is celebrated.

→Diwali in my perspective is a lunar event and also a Light Festival. It celebrates a New year and the defeat of an evil spirit smited by Rama. The way it is celebrated is by lights and fireworks. Candles are one.