PaginePaginepagineapp.comDiwali, also called Deepavali, is a festival of lights. It is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, and by some Buddhists, in India and all around the world. It usually falls in October or November and lasts for five days.
The name Deepavali means “a row of lamps.” Families light small clay lamps called diyas and place them in windows and doorways. Lights are a sign of good winning over evil and light winning over darkness.
Many Hindus remember the story of Rama and Sita from the Ramayana. After defeating the demon king Ravana, Rama and Sita returned home to Ayodhya, and the people lit rows of lamps to welcome them. Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas at the same time, and Jains remember Lord Mahavira.
People clean and decorate their homes, make colourful rangoli patterns, wear new clothes, share sweets called mithai, give gifts and enjoy fireworks with family and friends.
A Pagine fact passage.
1. What is another name for Diwali?
2. What does “Deepavali” mean?
3. What are diyas?
4. In the Ramayana, why did the people of Ayodhya light lamps?
5. Name two ways people celebrate Diwali.
6. What do the lights of Diwali stand for?
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An original diwali reading comprehension passage for grades 2–4 with 6 questions and an answer key. Free Diwali story to print or read on screen. Skills: Reading comprehension: recall, inference, vocabulary and opinion. Level: Grades 2–4 (ages 7–10).
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Reading comprehension: recall, inference, vocabulary and opinion.
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