Diwali 2023

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  1. 2. the first day of Diwali and considered the beginning of the new financial year and a day to buy gold.
  2. 4. handheld sticks which are lit and send off beautiful light patterns
  3. 5. a celebration of siblings where brothers and sisters exchange gifts
  4. 6. a traditional garment worn by men on Diwali
  5. 8. the traditional Indian garment worn by women on Diwali
  6. 10. a special ceremony where doors and windows are left open to receive Laxmi’s blessings
  7. 12. means a row of lights
  8. 13. earthen oil lamp which is lit during Diwali
  9. 14. the Hindu goddess of prosperity and wealth
Down
  1. 1. another traditional dress worn by women on Diwali
  2. 3. small noisy fireworks that are lit during Diwali celebrations
  3. 7. garland of flowers used to decorate doors and vehicles
  4. 9. coloured sand designs made on the floor as part of Diwali decoration
  5. 11. Festival of Lights celebrated by Indians all over the world.