Diwali Activity Links

We've searched the net to bring you the best Diwali links to enjoy with your children. Explore below to learn all about Diwali and find more Diwali craft ideas, printables and colouring pages.

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Fun for Diwali

Here is a simplified version of the Jai Ho dance from the end of the film SlumDog Millionaire - it's a fun way to try out some Bollywood dance steps!

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A 10-year-old girl tells us about Diwali

Diwali clipart to use in your projects.

Cook for Diwali

Recipes for Diwali sweets and other treats

Learn about Diwali

Diwali map of India

Printable Diwali questions and answer worksheets

Scroll down to find a Diwali letter writing activity to print

A guide to Diwali - its origins, customs and significance

Learn about Diwali by watching this simple slideshow with your children

Wonderful photos of Jaipur preparing to celebrate Diwali

Learn more about the festival of Diwali including the legends behind the holiday

Discover how to wear a Sari, the traditional dress for a woman in India

A very informative page from the BBC, including a photo of a large rangoli design (scroll down)

Diwali Crafts

Diwali doorway decoration

Diwali Diya Clay Craft adapted for different clays

Make “diya” – the clay lamps used during Diwali – using clay. NB These lamps use vegetable oil and wicks.

Make some Lakshmi "footprints" to show that the goddess has visited the house.

Make a kandil (lattern) to decorate the home

Printables for Diwali

Print out and make these paper Indian elephants

Print out and make a pair of Indian slippers!

Here is a gorgeous Diwali gift box and a treat box too, both to print, cut out and assemble

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