Diwali Vocabulary Words and terms:
1. Deepavali in English means 'A row of lights'(ਰੌਸ਼ਨੀ ਦੀ ਲੜੀ. (deep = light, avali = a row)
2. Exile(ਦੇਸ਼ਨਿਕਾਲਾ) = the state of being barred from one's native country.
E. g. Diwali is the celebration of the return of Lord Ram after 14 years of exile.
3. Ritual(ਰੀਤੀ - ਰਿਵਾਜ) = a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
E. g. Lakshmi Pooja is a ritual performed on the day of Diwali.
4. Motif(ਡਿਜ਼ਾਈਨ) = a decorative image or design
E. g. People decorate the entrance of their house with Rangoli motifs on Diwali.
5. Clay Lamps(ਦੀਵੇ) = Diya
E. g. Clay lamps are lit during Diwali.
6. Auspicious(ਸ਼ੁਭ) = attended by good fortune
E. g. Diwali is an auspicious occasion for Hindus.
7. Prosperity(ਖੁਸ਼ਹਾਲੀ) = a successful, flourishing condition, especially in financial respects
E. g. This Diwali may you be blessed with good fortune, wealth, prosperity, and happiness.
8. Fireworks(ਅਤਿਸ਼ਬਾਜ਼ੀ) =
E. g. On Diwali night, fireworks light up the neighborhood skies.
9. Crackers(ਪਟਾਖੇ) = a firework that explodes with a sharp noise.
E. g. Crackers fascinate both young and old.
10. Illuminated(ਰੈਸ਼ਨ) = decorated.
E. g. Homes are illuminated with lamps on Diwali.