Diwali

Can a Christian Celebrate Diwali?
Case study on whether a Hindu convert to Christianity can continue celebrating Diwali by reinterpreting it.
http://home.snu.edu/~hculbert/diwali.htm

Diwali, Divali, Dewali
Short article explains the festival's origins and tells what is celebrated on each of its five days.
http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/ethnic_relig/diwali.html

Diwali in West Bengal
Features the celebration of the five day festival in Calcutta.
http://www.calcuttayellowpages.com/diwali.html

Diwali Photos and Celebrations 2001
Describes with text and photos an observance in a Tamil Brahmin household.
http://members.tripod.com/~jennifer_polan/hinduism/diwali2001.html

Diwali Rangoli
Learn about Rangoli, the art of painting designs in front of homes during the festival.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/9843/rangoli.html

Festivals of Bharat - Deepavali
Explains what the festival signifies and what each day means. From Hindunet.org.
http://www.hindunet.org/festivals/deevali/

365greetings: Diwali
Free ecards celebrating the holiday.
http://www.365greetings.com/index.php?cat=Diwali

Happy Deepavali
Includes recipes, greetings, and a description of the holiday.
http://www.indiatastes.com/festivals/deepavali/festival.html

Happy Diwali
Provides the history, origin, celebration, and tradition of this holiday.
http://www.rumela.com/events/festival_diwali.htm

Hindu New Year
Learn about the origin of the festival diwali, which marks the beginning of Hindu new year.
http://www.irvineworldnews.com/Bstories/oct11/diwali2.html

IndiaExpress - Deepavali / Diwali
Includes history, significance, traditions, recipes, photographs, and online greetings.
http://www.indiaexpress.com/rangoli/deepavali.html

Indian Festivals: Diwali
Very brief description of the festival.
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/Culture/Festivals/Diwali.html

More About Diwali
Interesting and practical information about the festival of lights in India.
http://members.tripod.com/~jennifer_polan/hinduism/morediwali.html

Ruchi's Kitchen: Diwali Festival
Includes legends related to the holiday, descriptions of the five days, preparation tips, and recipes.
http://www.ruchiskitchen.com/festivals/deepavali.htm

The Story of Diwali
Explains what the festival symbolizes, and how it is observed.
http://members.tripod.com/~jennifer_polan/diwali.html

TeacherLink Lesson Plan - Diwali: Hindu New Year
Mini-unit designed for use in the fourth through sixth grade classroom. Provided by Utah State University.
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/DIWALI.html

Utsav - Diwali
Brief explanation of the holiday and its importance.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/1214/Diwali.htm