Singh, Rina, 1955-

Diwali : festival of lights / Rina Singh. - 93 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm. - Orca origins. . - Orca origins. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Diwali, originally a harvest festival, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and of justice over oppression. Tradition, food, ritual, and the annual retelling of the legends of Rama, Krishna, and Lakshmi characterize this holiday, the biggest and brightest of all Indian festivals.

ISBN: 9781459810075 (bound) 1459810074 (bound)

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 20169004996

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Divali.
Children's literature--2016.

Dewey Class. No.: j294.5/36