{"data":{"contentfulPost":{"title":"A Diwali Video Lesson","description":"Help your students learn about Diwali, the multi-faith festival of light, with this interactive video lesson from Edpuzzle Originals, adaptable for elementary through high school students!","metaDescription":"Help your students learn about Diwali, the multi-faith festival of light, with this interactive video lesson from Edpuzzle Originals, adaptable for elementary through high school students!","slug":"diwali-free-video-lesson","minutesReading":2,"publishDate":"2022-10-17T10:00+02:00","tags":["Edpuzzle Originals"],"body":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>While Diwali is most commonly celebrated within the Hindu tradition, did you know that it’s actually a <strong>multi-faith holiday</strong> also observed in the traditions of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism?</p>\n<p>In the <strong>Hindu</strong> tradition, Diwali is the celebration of the story of Prince Rama, who after years of exile from his home city, defeated an evil king and returned home – a story of the victory of good over evil, or light over darkness. </p>\n<p>In the <strong>Jainist</strong> tradition, Diwali is the celebration of the achievement of nirvana by Mahavira, one of the most influential spiritual leaders in Jainism. </p>\n<p>In the <strong>Buddhist</strong> tradition, Diwali is the celebration of the conversion to Buddhism by the Mauryan Emperor Asoka. </p>\n<p>And finally, in the <strong>Sikh</strong> tradition, Diwali celebrates the 17th-century release from prison of Guru Hargobind, an important spiritual teacher in Sikhism. </p>\n<p>Check out Edpuzzle’s interactive video lesson the festival of lights to see how you can use it in your classroom today! </p>\n<h3>Diwali Video Lesson for Grades 3-12</h3>\n<p>In this Edpuzzle Original video lesson created by our team of expert teachers, students will examine the common theme of “light” in stories from four religious traditions that celebrate Diwali.</p>\n<p>Students will also learn how in some traditions, Diwali marks the start of a new year, and those who celebrate may set resolutions for ways they can spread light in the new year. </p>\n<iframe width=\"470\" height=\"404\" src=\"https://edpuzzle.com/embed/media/6329d9938f8f5f41151d06ee\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n<p><a href=\"https://edpuzzle.com/media/6329d9938f8f5f41151d06ee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Copy video.</a></p>\n<p>How are you planning to teach your students about Diwali? 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