This book briefly describes the Hindu festival of Divali, also known as Diwali.

An original story based on Hindu mythology, this book tells the story about how Ganesha's love of sweets led to a broken tusk and the writing of the epic poem, the Mahābhārata. Includes author's note about the myth.

What, exactly, is religion? Why does one religious tradition often differ so markedly from another? Why--despite their common source--are the Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam so different? What kinds of factors separate the beliefs of a Hindu or Buddhist from the 'people of the book' and from other sects of Hindus or Buddhists? Religion affects everyone's life, whether directly or indirectly, and as religious issues become more...

In this take-off of the counting rhyme One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, the wonders of Diwali are described.

Devi, her family, and their friends boldly celebrate and proudly share their Diwali traditions.