Diwali is the Indian festival of lights. It is celebrated
during the Hindu Lunisolar month of Karthika. It is celebrated with the bursting of
firecrackers and the exchanging of gifts and sweets. Diwali is one of the most
popular festivals in Hinduism. The inner significance of Diwali is “Victory of
good over evil , light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance”.
Learn more about Diwali with these books from our Easy and Juvenile Collections.
Clear pictures and simple read-aloud text introduce baby to Diwali, the festival of light.
by Chitra Soundar
One family celebrates the Hindu festival of lights.
by Julie Murray
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights that is celebrated every year. It is a religious holiday that lasts for five days, and is India's biggest and most important holiday. Readers will learn that Hindus celebrate this special day with fireworks, religious rituals, feasts and sweets, and much more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs.
by Nancy Dickmann
Introduces Diwali, the Hindu and Sikh festival of lights, and the legend of Rama and Sita it recalls, and describes some of the things people do to celebrate the holiday and to bring good luck in the coming year.
Diwali: Hindu Festival of Lights
Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali
by Rina Singh
Fireworks, food, and family. Diwali reminds us that light will always prevail over darkness through the retelling of the legends of Rama, Krishna and Lakshmi in the biggest and brightest of all Indian festivals.
by Dianne MacMillan
Read about the history of Diwali and see how it is celebrated in the United States.
by Jatinder Nath Verma
Ravana, the Demon King of Lanka, has covered the earth with darkness. He needs to be stopped -- but who can take on the task? Enter Prince Rama, his courageous wife Princess Sita, and his loyal brother Prince Lakshmana. These three are determined to restore peace and justice, but their plans take an unexpected turn when Ravana kidnaps Sita. Only with the help of Hanuman, God of the Winds, Jatayu, King of the Birds, and many other fearless friends can Prince Rama and his companions defend Ravana. Many will lose their lives in the this struggle, and everyone will be tested to the limits of their endurance.
Anu Murari
Youth Specialist
Sharon Forks Library
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