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Diwali links

Updated on 14 November, 2008

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 coloring pages.

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Colour!

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Enjoy!

Diwali e-cards here NEW!
http://www.123greetings.com/events/diwali/

A 10-year-old girl tells us about Diwali
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/club/your_reports/
newsid_1677000/1677032.stm

Send a Diwali e-card
http://www.theholidayspot.com/diwali/greetings/index.htm

More Diwali cards
http://www.pitara.com/community/postcard/diwali.asp

Download a colourful Diwali wallpaper to decorate your computer
http://www.theholidayspot.com/diwali/wallpapers.htm

More wallpaper designs
http://www.funmunch.com/events/diwali/diwali_wallpapers.shtml

Diwali clipart for your computer
http://www.101kidz.com/holidays/diwali/clipart.html
 

Cook!

Recipe for Diwali sweets and other treats NEW http://www.indiaexpress.com/faith/festivals/dsweet.html

Learn!

Diwali map of India NEW                                     http://www.journeythroughindia.com/pdf/diwali_map.pdf

Printable Diwali questions and answer worksheets NEW http://www.journeythroughindia.com/pdf/diwali_ws.pdf

Scroll down to find a Diwali letter writing activity to print NEW http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/worksheets/

The definitive guide to Diwali - its origins, customs and significance
http://hinduism.about.com/library/weekly/aa110599.htm

Learn about Diwali by watching this simple slideshow with your children
http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/dday.htm

Wonderful photos of Jaipur preparing to celebrate Diwali
http://www.indolinks.com/websights/diwali/buildup.htm

Learn more about the festival of Diwali, including the legends behind the holiday
http://www.netfundu.com/fthree.htm?festival/diwali.htm

Discover how to wear a Sari, the traditional dress for a woman in India
http://www.sarimagic.com/howtowear/1/

A very informative page from the BBC, including a photo of a large rangoli design (scroll down)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/hinduism/
diwali.shtml

Make!

Diwali doorway decoration NEW!                                                                     http://www.crayola.com/lesson-plans/detail/diwali-doorway-lesson-plan/

Diwali Diya Clay Craft adapted for different clays NEW!
http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/india/mdiyas.htm

Make “diya” – the clay lamps used during Diwali – using clay. NB These lamps use vegetable oil and wicks.
http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/learn/activities/feature/
famf117wculture/famf117wculture2.html 

An unusual idea - make some Lakshmi "footprints" to show that the goddess has visited the house.
http://www.crayola.com/educators/lessons/display.cfm?id=626

Make a kandil (lattern) to decorate the home
http://www.balagokulam.org/kids/arts/kandil.html

Scroll down for ideas for Diwali cards, lamps, rangoli and more
http://www.open-sez-mefestivals.co.uk/diwali.htm

Print! 

Print out and make these paper Indian elephants NEW!
http://www.bigeyedowl.co.uk/craft-ideas/worksheet.htm

Print out and make a pair of Indian slippers! NEW!
http://www.bigeyedowl.co.uk/craft-ideas/worksheet1.htm

Here is a gorgeous Diwali gift box and a treat box too, both to print, cut out and assemble
http://www.thetoymaker.com/Holidays/Diwali/Diwali.html

Diwali cards to print
http://www.magicalkingdom.co.uk/art/craft/cards/
diwalicard.htm

General information on India

Colour India's flag

A wonderful introduction to India for kids, concentrating on North East India
http://www.globaleye.org.uk/primary_spring2002/
eyeon/index.html

Listen to India's national anthem
http://www.thenationalanthems.com/country/india.htm

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