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Deepawali Poem: Diwali is often the favourite festival of many children as they get to burst crackers and eat great food and enjoy themselves with their friends and families. Diwali is the festival of lights. It is celebrated in October or November. Many traditions can be attributed to the 5-day celebrations that culminate in the festival of lights.
According to the most popular epic, Ramayana, it is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Ram (Hindu deity) after he vanquished the evil Ravana. The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil and is said to be a fresh start.
One of the simplest ways to cultivate the spirit of the festival is by singing Diwali poetry to kids.
Deepawali Poem: Dr Arshia Sheikh
The shimmering Deepawali
Brings twinkle to my eyes,
I waited for this day,
As Rama has arrived.
I want to welcome his simplicity,
In the most enduring ways,
So I lit the lamp and followed the rays.
The rays directed me too the different world,
I had never seen that and had never heard.
That world was holy and full of salvation.
The truth was accomplished and full of emotion.
The glory of Lord was esteemed
I wanted to be there, forever and likes to believe.
My love for my Rama will always remain,
So I will keep his teaching with and be the same.
~ ‘Deepawali Poem‘ by ‘Dr Arshia Sheikh‘
Every Diwali celebration is incomplete without Diwali songs. They can be sung in many languages such as English and Hindi. Many Diwali songs are very easy to learn and can be sung by kids as well. Some Diwali songs for kids, like those from Indian movies, have very catchy tunes and can be danced to as well. Diwali songs for kids dance are also a great way to teach them what Diwali is about and why it is celebrated.
