Florence International School, Amritsar

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important festivals celebrated in India. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

According to Hindu history, Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile and defeating the demon king Ravana. The people of Ayodhya welcomed him by lighting rows of diyas (oil lamps), which began the tradition of celebrating Deepawali. The day is also dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for prosperity, happiness, and peace in homes.

According to Sikh history, Diwali is celebrated as “Bandi Chhor Divas.” On this day, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji was released from the Gwalior Fort along with 52 kings whom he helped to gain freedom. In remembrance of this event, the Sikh community celebrates the day with great devotion. The Golden Temple in Amritsar is beautifully illuminated with lamps and fireworks.

Thus, Diwali is not only a festival of lights but also a symbol of love, freedom, unity, and the triumph of goodness.

Shri Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. It usually falls in August or September, on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.

On this day, devotees fast, sing devotional songs, and decorate temples with flowers and lights. At midnight, the time believed to be Krishna’s birth, his idol is bathed, dressed, and placed in a beautifully decorated cradle.

It is a festival of joy, devotion, and celebration of the victory of good over evil.

India celebrates its 79th Independence Day on 15th August 2025.
On this day in 1947, India became free from British rule.
We remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters.
The national flag is hoisted, and the National Anthem is sung.
It is a day of pride, unity, and patriotism for all Indians.

Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi (decorative thread) on their brothers’ wrists, praying for their long life and happiness. In return, brothers give gifts and promise to protect their sisters. It is usually celebrated in the month of Shravana (July–August) and symbolizes love, care, and mutual respect between siblings.

Shaheed Udham Singh was a brave Indian freedom fighter.
He avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by killing Michael O'Dwyer in 1940.
He was deeply hurt by the 1919 tragedy in Amritsar.
He was hanged in London on 31st July 1940.
His sacrifice is remembered as a symbol of courage and patriotism.

Parshuram is the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, known as a warrior sage with an axe. Born to sage Jamadagni and Renuka, he is famous for destroying corrupt Kshatriyas to restore Dharma. Though a Brahmin by birth, he had the strength and skills of a warrior. He is considered immortal and still believed to be alive.