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Hindu Festivals: Diwali, Holi and Their Meaning — Key Terms
Match each term to its definition.
Diwali
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The Festival of Lights, celebrating the triumph of light and good over darkness and evil.
The Festival of Colours, celebrating spring, friendship and forgiveness.
A nine-night festival honouring the goddess in her many forms.
A special celebration marking a sacred event or value in the religious year.
The goddess of prosperity and well-being, honoured especially at Diwali.
Holi
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The Festival of Lights, celebrating the triumph of light and good over darkness and evil.
The Festival of Colours, celebrating spring, friendship and forgiveness.
A nine-night festival honouring the goddess in her many forms.
A special celebration marking a sacred event or value in the religious year.
The goddess of prosperity and well-being, honoured especially at Diwali.
Navratri
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The Festival of Lights, celebrating the triumph of light and good over darkness and evil.
The Festival of Colours, celebrating spring, friendship and forgiveness.
A nine-night festival honouring the goddess in her many forms.
A special celebration marking a sacred event or value in the religious year.
The goddess of prosperity and well-being, honoured especially at Diwali.
Festival
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The Festival of Lights, celebrating the triumph of light and good over darkness and evil.
The Festival of Colours, celebrating spring, friendship and forgiveness.
A nine-night festival honouring the goddess in her many forms.
A special celebration marking a sacred event or value in the religious year.
The goddess of prosperity and well-being, honoured especially at Diwali.
Lakshmi
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The Festival of Lights, celebrating the triumph of light and good over darkness and evil.
The Festival of Colours, celebrating spring, friendship and forgiveness.
A nine-night festival honouring the goddess in her many forms.
A special celebration marking a sacred event or value in the religious year.
The goddess of prosperity and well-being, honoured especially at Diwali.
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