Diwali Word Scramble (Free Printable + Answer Key)
This Diwali word scramble is a fun fall classroom activity for 3rd–8th grade students, featuring words like Diya, Rangoli, Lakshmi, and Ganesha. Free printable worksheet with answer key included.
Scrambled Words
YIAD( 4 letters )
GOLIRAN( 7 letters )
HKLIMSA( 7 letters )
GHNSAEA( 7 letters )
AAMR( 4 letters )
AOADHYY( 7 letters )
RFIRKSEOW( 9 letters )
STESWE( 6 letters )
LSHGIT( 6 letters )
NAGIECLN( 8 letters )
Word List with Definitions
DIYA
A small clay lamp filled with oil and a cotton wick. Rows of diyas light homes during Diwali.
RANGOLI
A colorful design made on the floor or ground with colored powder, rice, or flower petals to welcome guests.
LAKSHMI
The Hindu goddess of wealth and good fortune. Families clean and light their homes to welcome her.
GANESHA
The Hindu god with an elephant's head, honored at the start of new beginnings and often worshipped with Lakshmi at Diwali.
RAMA
A Hindu god and hero of the epic Ramayana. Many celebrate Diwali as the day Rama returned home after defeating the demon king Ravana.
AYODHYA
The ancient city that, in the Ramayana, welcomed Rama home with rows of lamps.
FIREWORKS
Explosives that make colorful lights and loud bangs. Fireworks light up the sky on Diwali night.
SWEETS
Sugary treats like ladoo and barfi, shared and given as gifts during Diwali.
LIGHTS
Sources of brightness. Diwali is called the festival of lights because homes glow with lamps and candles.
CLEANING
Making a place neat and tidy. Families clean their homes before Diwali to welcome good fortune.
About Diwali
Diwali is the festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists, usually in October or November. Over five days, families light clay lamps called diyas, decorate floors with colorful rangoli, share sweets, and set off fireworks. For many Hindus, it celebrates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya and the victory of light over darkness.
Diwali Vocabulary
This word scramble covers Diwali traditions: lighting the DIYA, making RANGOLI, honoring LAKSHMI and GANESHA, the story of RAMA returning to AYODHYA, and celebrating with LIGHTS, FIREWORKS, and SWEETS.
How to Use This Word Scramble in Class
Use this word scramble to introduce Diwali, then have students design their own rangoli pattern on paper using symmetry. Invite students who celebrate to share their family's traditions if they would like to.
Printable Diwali Word Scramble Worksheet
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