1. Deepavali in English means 'A row of lights'. (deep = light, avali = a row) (தீபாவளி ஆங்கிலத்தில் - விளக்குகளின் வரிசை என்று பொருள்படும்)
2. Exile = the state of being barred from one's native country. (நாடு கடத்தும் தண்டனை)
E. g. Diwali is the celebration of the return of Lord Ram after 14 years of exile.
3. Ritual = a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. (சடங்குகள்)
E. g. Lakshmi Pooja is a ritual performed on the day of Diwali.
4. Motif = a decorative image or design (டிசன், கோலம், வண்ணக்கோலங்கள்)
E. g. People decorate the entrance of their house with Rangoli motifs on Diwali.
5. Clay Lamps = Diya
E. g. Clay lamps are lit during Diwali. (அகல் விளக்கு)
6. Auspicious = attended by good fortune (மங்களமான நேரம்/ நாள்)
E. g. Diwali is an auspicious occasion for Hindus.
7. Prosperity = a successful, flourishing condition, especially in financial respects (செழிப்பு)
E. g. This Diwali may you be blessed with good fortune, wealth, prosperity, and happiness.
8. Fireworks = வானவேடிக்கை
E. g. On Diwali night, fireworks light up the neighborhood skies.
9. Crackers = (பட்டாசு) a firework that explodes with a sharp noise.
E. g. Crackers fascinate both young and old.
10. Illuminated = decorated. (ஒளியூட்டப்பட்ட)
E. g. Homes are illuminated with lamps on Diwali.
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