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