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Diwali Festival of Lights Word Search printable puzzle sheet, 15 hidden words

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Free Diwali Word Search (Printable PDF + Answer Key)

Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world in October or November. This free word search lights up its traditions. Homes glow with a clay DIYA or rows of LAMPS and LANTERNS, colorful RANGOLI patterns are drawn at the door and FIREWORKS fill the night sky.

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Families share SWEETS, called MITHAI, including the round LADDOO, and offer PUJA, or prayers, to LAKSHMI, goddess of good fortune, and GANESHA. Many tell the story of RAMA and SITA returning to AYODHYA, welcomed by lamps all along the way. It is a FESTIVAL of light over darkness. The word list runs medium and suits children from about 7 up. The answer key is on page two. More in the celebration word searches and the ancient India word searches.