Divali

div-aal-ee

Diwali; Deepvali; Deepavali

dee-waal-ee; deep-vaal-ee

Explanation

A festival of lights which celebrates the victory of good over evil and is also a new year celebration in the traditional Hindu calendar.

Context

Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. The story of how Prince Rama defeated a demon called Ravana to rescue his wife Sita is popular at Diwali.

Join us for Diwali (or Deepavali) for The Festival of Lights! Come inside a vibrant Mandir where Hindus of all ages celebrate with diyas, offerings, and reflections on what Diwali means to them.

Diwali

Video length - 10.46

Published date - Oct 2024

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Orbiting Earth at this very moment, the alien survey ship “Pantheon” is abducting people to collect data about their belief systems. Rupal is beamed into the interrogation chamber to answer questions about Hinduism.