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