Happy Diwali

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Conversation about the celebration of Diwali in the world.

Narrator: Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important Hindu holidays. It is celebrated by Hindus all over the world, and is a time for families and friends to come together, light candles and diyas, and give thanks for their blessings.

Person 1: Diwali is celebrated in many different ways around the world, but there are some common traditions. On the day of Diwali, people typically clean their homes and decorate them with candles, diyas, and flowers. They also exchange gifts with their loved ones and enjoy sweets and delicious food.

Person 2: In India, Diwali is a five-day festival. The first day is Dhanteras, which is a day to worship the god of wealth, Kubera. The second day is Naraka Chaturdashi, which is a day to celebrate the victory of good over evil. The third day is Lakshmi Puja, which is the main day of Diwali and is a day to worship the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi. The fourth day is Govardhan Puja, which is a day to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Indra. The fifth day is Bhai Dooj, which is a day to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters.

Person 3: Diwali is also celebrated in other parts of the world, such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and Trinidad and Tobago. In Nepal, Diwali is known as Tihar. In Sri Lanka, Diwali is known as Deepavali. In Mauritius, Diwali is known as Divali. And in Trinidad and Tobago, Diwali is known as Divali Nagar.

Narrator: No matter where it is celebrated, Diwali is a time for joy, celebration, and gratitude. It is a time to come together with loved ones and celebrate the light of victory over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Multiple Choice Questions.

  1. What is Diwali? 

    • (A) A Hindu holiday 

    • (B) A Muslim holiday 

    • (C) A Christian holiday 

    • (D) A Buddhist holiday

  2. What is the main day of Diwali? 

    • (A) Dhanteras 

    • (B) Naraka Chaturdashi 

    • (C) Lakshmi Puja 

    • (D) Govardhan Puja

  3. What is Bhai Dooj? 

    • (A) A day to worship the god of wealth, Kubera 

    • (B) A day to celebrate the victory of good over evil 

    • (C) A day to worship the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi 

    • (D) A day to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters

  4. Where else is Diwali celebrated besides India? 

    • (A) Nepal 

    • (B) Sri Lanka 

    • (C) Mauritius 

    • (D) All of the above

  5. What does Diwali symbolize?

    • (A) The victory of light over darkness 

    • (B) The victory of good over evil 

    • (C) The victory of knowledge over ignorance 

    • (D) All of the above.




1. (A) 2. (C) 3. (D) 4. (D) 5. (D)

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