10 Lines on Diwali for Kids: Easy Diwali Essay in English (Class 1–3)

Every year, just before Diwali, the same note comes home in the school diary: “Write 10 lines on Diwali.” If your little one is in Class 1, 2 or 3, you need lines that are simple, correct and easy for small children to remember. This guide gives you ready 10 lines on Diwali in English, plus 5 lines, a short paragraph and a 150-word Diwali essay for kids. You will also find easy tips to help your child learn the lines and say them with confidence.

Diwali 2026 at a Glance

Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November. The five-day festival runs from Friday, 6 November to Tuesday, 10 November.

Day	Festival	Date (2026)
Day 1	Dhanteras	Friday, 6 November
Day 2	Choti Diwali	Saturday, 7 November
Day 3	Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)	Sunday, 8 November
Day 4	Govardhan Puja	Monday, 9 November
Day 5	Bhai Dooj	Tuesday, 10 November

10 Lines on Diwali for Kids (Class 1, 2 and 3)

1. Diwali is the festival of lights.
2. It is one of the biggest festivals of India.
3. Diwali comes in October or November every year.
4. On this day, Lord Rama came back to Ayodhya after fourteen years.
5. People lit diyas to welcome him home.
6. We clean and decorate our homes before Diwali.
7. We make colourful rangoli at the door.
8. In the evening, we pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
9. We wear new clothes and share sweets with family and friends.
10. Diwali teaches us that good always wins over evil.

5 Lines on Diwali (for Class 1 and LKG/UKG)

Very young children find five short lines easier to learn. Each line has only a few words.

1. Diwali is the festival of lights.
2. We light diyas at home.
3. We make a pretty rangoli.
4. We eat sweets with our family.
5. I love Diwali.

10 Lines on Diwali for Class 3 (a Little More Detail)

Children in Class 3 can handle slightly longer sentences and a few new words.

1. Diwali, also called Deepavali, means “a row of lights”.
2. It is celebrated over five days, starting with Dhanteras and ending with Bhai Dooj.
3. Hindus celebrate the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
4. Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas and Jains remember Lord Mahavira on this day.
5. Families clean their homes and buy new things for good luck.
6. Houses, shops and streets glow with diyas, candles and fairy lights.
7. People perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening and pray for happiness.
8. Friends and relatives exchange sweets, dry fruits and gifts.
9. We should celebrate safely and choose fewer, greener crackers to keep the air clean.
10. Diwali reminds us to spread light, kindness and love everywhere.

Short Paragraph on Diwali for Kids (About 80 Words)

Diwali is the festival of lights. It is celebrated in October or November. On this day, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya, and people lit diyas to welcome him. Before Diwali, we clean and decorate our homes. We make rangoli and light diyas in the evening. We pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. We wear new clothes and share sweets with everyone. Diwali brings joy to all. It teaches us that good always wins over evil.

Diwali Essay in English (150 Words, Class 2–3)

Diwali, or Deepavali, is the festival of lights. It is one of the most loved festivals in India and is celebrated with great joy in October or November.

The festival marks the return of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana to Ayodhya after fourteen years. The people of Ayodhya lit rows of diyas to welcome them. Since then, we light diyas every Diwali.

Diwali is a five-day festival. Before it begins, families clean and paint their homes. On the main day, we make rangoli, decorate the house with lights and flowers, and perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening. We wear new clothes, meet our relatives and share sweets like laddoo, barfi and kaju katli.

Diwali is also a time to be kind. We can share sweets with people in need and celebrate with fewer crackers to protect animals and the air.

Diwali teaches us that light wins over darkness and good wins over evil. It is my favourite festival.

How to Help Your Child Learn the Lines (Parent Tips)

Most small children forget memorised lines when they stand up in class. These simple steps make the lines stick.

1. Learn two lines a day. Ten lines in one sitting is too much for a 6-year-old. Two lines a day for five days works much better.
2. Connect each line to a picture. Point to a diya, a rangoli or a box of sweets as your child says each line. Picture clues help young children recall words.
3. Act it out. Let your child pretend to light a diya or draw a rangoli in the air while speaking. Movement helps memory.
4. Practise at the dinner table. Ask your child to “teach” the lines to a grandparent or sibling. Explaining to someone else builds confidence.
5. Write, don’t just speak. For Class 2 and 3, let your child copy the lines in their best handwriting once a day. This helps with spelling words like “festival”, “celebrate” and “decorate”.
6. Personalise one line. Add one line about your own family, such as “My grandmother makes besan laddoos on Diwali.” Teachers love an original touch.

Which Version Should Your Child Use?

Class	Best option	Why
LKG, UKG, Class 1	5 lines	Short sentences, easy to say aloud
Class 1–2	10 lines for kids	Simple words, covers the main story
Class 2–3	Short paragraph or 150-word essay	Builds writing flow and joined sentences
Class 3	10 lines for Class 3	Adds the five days, other faiths and safety

Diwali Activities to Do Together

Learning about Diwali becomes more fun when children do something with their hands. Try making a paper lantern, colouring a diya, or counting diyas on a worksheet. You can find printable Diwali activities and worksheets for kids on MommyTales, including diya colouring and rangoli tracing. For hands-on learning beyond the festival, browse our educational toys.

A Note on a Safe Diwali

Teach your child a few safety rules along with the lines. Keep children away from lit diyas and crackers, always have a bucket of water nearby, and choose fewer, greener crackers. Pets and elderly family members can be frightened by loud noise, so a quieter celebration is kinder for everyone.

FAQs: Diwali Essay for Kids

Want to know more about the festival’s history? Britannica’s page on Diwali explains its origins in simple terms.

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