10 Lines on Diwali in English for Class 1 to 8

Here are 10 lines on Diwali in English for every class, from very simple sentences for Class 1 to richer lines for Class 6 and above. Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November, so these lines are ready for homework, school diaries and assembly speeches in the weeks before.

Pick the set for your child’s class, or mix lines from two sets to make your own few lines on Diwali.

10 lines on Diwali at a glance

What is Diwali?

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the festival of lights. The Sanskrit name means “a row of lamps”. The main day falls on Amavasya, the new moon night, in the Hindu month of Kartik, usually in October or November. Many Hindus believe it marks Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshmana, and families worship Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and well-being. Sikhs and Jains also celebrate at this time for their own reasons.

10 lines on Diwali for Class 1 and 2

Small words and one idea per sentence, so a six-year-old can read them alone.

1. Diwali is the festival of lights.
2. It comes in October or November.
3. We clean our home before Diwali.
4. My mother makes a pretty rangoli at the door.
5. We light diyas in the evening.
6. We pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
7. I wear new clothes on this day.
8. We share sweets with our friends and neighbours.
9. Everyone in my family is happy.
10. I love Diwali very much.

10 lines on Diwali for Class 3 to 5

This set adds the reason for the festival and new words such as exile.

1. Diwali, or Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals of India.
2. Its name means “a row of lamps”.
3. Many people believe Lord Rama came back to Ayodhya on this day after 14 years of exile.
4. The people of Ayodhya lit lamps to welcome him, Sita and Lakshmana.
5. Diwali falls on Amavasya, the new moon night of the month of Kartik.
6. Families decorate their homes with lights, marigold flowers and rangoli.
7. In the evening, people do Lakshmi Puja and pray for good health and wealth.
8. Relatives visit each other and exchange sweets and gifts.
9. Sikhs and Jains also celebrate on this day for their own reasons.
10. Diwali teaches us that light always wins over darkness.

10 lines on Diwali for Class 6 and above

Older students can show what they know about the five days and the faiths that share the festival.

1. Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in India and around the world.
2. It begins with Dhanteras, when many families buy new utensils or gold, and ends with Bhai Dooj.
3. The main day, Lakshmi Puja, falls on the darkest night of the month, which makes the lamps shine even brighter.
4. In North India, the festival recalls Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana.
5. In parts of South India, it is linked to Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura.
6. In West Bengal and nearby states, many families worship Goddess Kali on the same night.
7. Sikhs mark Bandi Chhor Divas, the release of Guru Hargobind from Gwalior Fort, and Jains remember the nirvana of Lord Mahavira.
8. Many traders open new account books, and for some communities Diwali starts a new year.
9. In December 2025, UNESCO added Deepavali to its list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
10. Beyond lights and sweets, Diwali reminds us to let go of anger and share our joy with others.

5 lines on Diwali for nursery and KG

Little ones can say these aloud or trace them on handwriting paper.

1. Diwali is a festival of lights.
2. We light many diyas.
3. We make a colourful rangoli.
4. We eat yummy sweets.
5. I like Diwali.

10 lines on Diwali for a safe and green Diwali

For an eco-friendly Diwali task in Class 3 and above.

1. A green Diwali is a festival that is kind to the earth.
2. Clay diyas are better than plastic lights because they can be used again.
3. Rangoli made of flower petals, rice flour or turmeric is safe for birds and ants.
4. Loud crackers frighten dogs, cats, birds and small babies.
5. Smoke from crackers makes the air dirty and is hard on people with asthma.
6. Many cities allow only green crackers, and only at fixed hours.
7. We can gift plants, books or homemade sweets instead of plastic things.
8. Switching off extra lights during the day saves electricity.
9. Always keep a bucket of water nearby when diyas are burning.
10. A safe and green Diwali keeps people, animals and our planet happy.

Diwali words to use

Teach these words before writing.

Tips for writing 10 sentences about Diwali

• Start with what Diwali is, then say why it is celebrated, then how your family celebrates, and end with how you feel.
• Keep one idea in each line. Short sentences are easier to read and score well in class tests.
• Add one personal line, such as the sweet your grandmother makes.
• Write neatly. Younger children can copy lines onto handwriting paper for kindergarten, and older ones can practise joined letters with our cursive writing worksheets.
• Draw and write. Our story paper has space for a picture of a diya or rangoli above the lines.

For teachers: read one set aloud, then ask children to write five lines from memory. In mixed classes, present Diwali as a festival many classmates celebrate, and invite others to share their own festivals.

Printable 10 lines on diwali (free PDF)

Print these 10 lines on diwali in english as handwriting copy sheets: each line is printed in light grey to trace, with a ruled line underneath to copy it, one page for each class level. The 10 lines on diwali PDF has 4 pages and prints on US Letter or A4.

Print at 100% (actual size). Every page is black and white line art, so it copies cleanly on a school printer.

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Sources

• Diwali 2026 date: Government of India central holiday list for 2026 (Sunday 8 November), cross-checked with Drik Panchang
• Dhanteras and Bhai Dooj 2026 dates: Drik Panchang (New Delhi)
• UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Deepavali (inscribed December 2025)
• Wikipedia, with its cited sources: Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas and Diwali (Jainism)

Further reading: Diwali (Wikipedia) and Rangoli (Wikipedia).

Writing about the festivals after Diwali too? See why Chhath Puja is celebrated, with a short essay for students, and the Guru Nanak Jayanti speech and essay.

Frequently asked questions

6 quick answers

When is Diwali 2026?

Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is on Sunday 8 November 2026. Drik Panchang lists Dhanteras on Friday 6 November and Bhai Dooj on Wednesday 11 November; some calendars give Bhai Dooj a day earlier, on 10 November, so check your local panchang.

What are 10 lines on Diwali for Class 1?

Use very short lines such as “Diwali is the festival of lights”, “We light diyas in the evening” and “I wear new clothes on this day”. The full set for Class 1 and 2 is above.

How do I write a few lines on Diwali?

Say what Diwali is, why it is celebrated, what your family does and how you feel, in short sentences.

Why is Diwali called the festival of lights?

Because people light rows of diyas and lamps on the darkest night of the month.

How can I write about a green Diwali?

Write about clay diyas, natural rangoli colours, fewer crackers, gifts without plastic and saving electricity.

Is there a printable of these 10 lines on Diwali in English?

Yes. The free PDF has 4 pages of handwriting copy sheets, one for each class level. Each line is printed in light grey to trace, with a ruled line underneath to copy it, and it prints on US Letter or A4.

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Last updated: October 2026