![]() ![]() ![]() Now, with my own family, I have tried to re-create some of the celebrations. When our family moved to the United States, we continued with our Diwali celebrations. My mother would cook for days, our home would be decorated with lights, we would get new clothes and money (if we were lucky) from visiting friends and family, we would see Ram Leela (street theater retelling the stories of Ramayana), and there would be fireworks at every home and neighborhood to delight all. In Sanyukta's words: "Celebrating Diwali is one of my fondest memories of growing up in Delhi, India. ![]() She is the author of various research publications Happy Diwali! is her first children's book. Sanyukta Mathur is a social scientist and studies how to improve the health and well-being of young people around the world. Christy Ottaviano Books About the Author: Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this vibrant celebration of Diwali, complete with a glossary, and delicious recipes for mango lassi, sukhe aloo, and puri. This joyful family story follows a little girl from dawn to dusk as she draws rangolis to welcome guests, prepares food with her family including pani puri and chana masala, dresses up in colorful clothing, participates in the puja, and lights the diyas in honor of Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights. For readers who enjoy the Celebrate the World board books. A radiant picture book celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. ![]()
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