Teachers educate our students about the various holidays and their uniqueness. Diwali is one such holiday with unique rituals, traditions, and fun! Poems are a great way to celebrate any holiday in style, especially on Diwali.
With its sparkling lights, rangolis made of colors adorning pavements, and bursting firecrackers – this autumn festival has lots of inspiration for poetry crafting.
In this blog post, you will find a fantastic collection of poems perfect for celebrating Diwali in your classroom!
Related: For more, check out our article on poems about the rain here.
Five Free Verse Poems About Diwali
Glowing Lights
Glowing lights everywhere,
Adorn the homes, streets, and squares,
Of sparkling joy and cheer,
To welcome the festival dear.
The Triumph of Good Over Evil
The darkness of ignorance and misery,
Is dispelled by the light of knowledge and victory,
As we celebrate the triumph of good over evil,
On this day of Diwali, the festival medieval.
The Rangoli Art
The colors of joy and liveliness,
Are spread on the floor with finesse,
In intricate designs and patterns,
To welcome the goddess and her lanterns.
The Sweets and Delights
The aroma of sweet treats and delights,
Fills the air with flavors and sights,
Of mouth-watering sweets and savory,
To celebrate the day of victory.
The Firecracker Show
The sky is lit with explosions and sparkles,
Of firecrackers and missiles,
In dazzling colors and sounds,
To fill the air with joy that surrounds.
Five Free Verse Poems About Diwali
Glowing Lights
Glowing lights everywhere,
Adorn the homes, streets, and squares,
Of sparkling joy and cheer,
To welcome the festival dear.
The Triumph of Good Over Evil
The darkness of ignorance and misery,
Is dispelled by the light of knowledge and victory,
As we celebrate the triumph of good over evil,
On this day of Diwali, the festival medieval.
The Rangoli Art
The colors of joy and liveliness,
Are spread on the floor with finesse,
In intricate designs and patterns,
To welcome the goddess and her lanterns.
The Sweets and Delights
The aroma of sweet treats and delights,
Fills the air with flavors and sights,
Of mouth-watering sweets and savory,
To celebrate the day of victory.
The Firecracker Show
The sky is lit with explosions and sparkles,
Of firecrackers and missiles,
In dazzling colors and sounds,
To fill the air with joy that surrounds.
Five Free Verse Poems About Diwali
Glowing Lights
Glowing lights everywhere,
Adorn the homes, streets, and squares,
Of sparkling joy and cheer,
To welcome the festival dear.
The Triumph of Good Over Evil
The darkness of ignorance and misery,
Is dispelled by the light of knowledge and victory,
As we celebrate the triumph of good over evil,
On this day of Diwali, the festival medieval.
The Rangoli Art
The colors of joy and liveliness,
Are spread on the floor with finesse,
In intricate designs and patterns,
To welcome the goddess and her lanterns.
The Sweets and Delights
The aroma of sweet treats and delights,
Fills the air with flavors and sights,
Of mouth-watering sweets and savory,
To celebrate the day of victory.
The Firecracker Show
The sky is lit with explosions and sparkles,
Of firecrackers and missiles,
In dazzling colors and sounds,
To fill the air with joy that surrounds.
Five Haiku Poems About Diwali
Festival of Lights
Festival of lights,
Darkness fades into the night,
Diwali shines bright.
The Diwali Feast
Sweets and savory,
Taste buds dance in ecstasy,
Diwali feast, delight.
The Rangoli Magic
Rangoli colors,
Brighten up the festive night,
Artistic delight.
The Crackling Fireworks
Fireworks crackle loud,
Lighting up the sky with pride,
Diwali fervor bright.
The Joy of Giving
Diwali spirit,
Sharing love and happiness,
Joy of giving, bright.
Five Limerick Poems About Diwali
Diwali Delight
There once was a festival so bright,
That brought joy and splendor in sight,
With candles and lights aglow,
The houses had a golden glow,
Diwali, the festival of light.
Rangoli Art
The rangoli that adorned the floor,
In colors and patterns galore,
With flowers and designs,
It indeed defines,
The essence of Diwali encore.
The Diwali Feast
The feast of Diwali so grand,
A gastronomical wonderland,
The sweets and the treat,
A culinary retreat,
A food lover’s dreamland.
The Firework Show
The sky was ablaze and alive,
With fireworks that shot and dived,
Like stars that lit,
The sky was lit,
On Diwali, the night shone alive.
The Triumph of Good Over Evil
The legend of victory and glory,
A symbol of triumph over misery,
As darkness fades,
And the light pervades,
Diwali becomes a timeless story.
Five Tanka Poems About Diwali
Candles Aglow
Candles aglow bright,
In every corner and niche,
Diwali ignites love,
In hearts longing for joy’s touch,
Hope shines bright with lights of love.
Golden Embrace
Golden sparkles fill,
The sky with a warm embrace,
As we celebrate,
Diwali’s triumph of love,
On this festive and grand day.
Sweets and Treats Abound
Sweets and treats abound,
In every household and store,
Diwali delights,
As we feast on gastronomical treats,
Sharing joy and love with all.
Rangolis Galore
Rangolis galore,
In colors, patterns and design,
Grace the floor with love,
As we welcome Goddess Laxmi,
To bless us with wealth and fortune.
Memories of Joy
Memories of joy,
Of laughter, love and delight,
Fill the heart and soul,
As we celebrate Diwali,
And the triumph of good over evil.
Five Sonnet Poems About Diwali
Diwali’s Embrace
In the dark, Diwali’s embrace holds tight,
A festive light that clears all shades of grey,
Where homes sparkle with candle flames alight,
And rangolis enfold a warm array.
The victor’s triumph over darkness reigns,
When light dethrones all shadows cast aside,
Creating a world of bliss that remains,
Where love and blessings into hearts take flight.
So celebrate, let’s welcome this ancient light,
That triumphantly whispers, beauty and grace,
Let’s embrace this festival with all our might,
And get lost in its magic and grace.
We’ll be awakened by its gentle light,
And be illumined from darkness’s unkind sight.
A Bright Mosaic
A bright mosaic of colors unites,
As Diwali fills homes with flair and style,
Bright lights and auspicious scents ignite,
The hearts and souls of every sweet smile.
Abundance and prosperity aplenty,
As Goddess Laxmi’s blessings we receive,
Rangolis grace every front porch so gently,
In festive colors that never deceive.
Sweets and savory treats devoid of strife,
Melt into the mouth, such matchless taste,
As we give generously in this life,
And aid the needy, forgotten, or chased.
Let’s celebrate with colors of joy and love,
And bathed in firelights from heaven above.
Rejoice This Day
On Diwali’s day, let’s all rejoice and play,
Igniting blissful memories we recall,
Our homes are dotted with lamps that stay,
Suffusing hope and love that enchants us all.
The firecrackers that light up the sky,
With mighty booms and fiery embrace,
We watch through teary eyes, excited and spry,
Rekindling hope and love that’s all in place.
With open arms we welcome all guest,
To share in our celebration’s delight,
We sweeten our taste buds with each zest,
And shelter all souls with warmth and light.
So let’s all come together in joy,
And let the festivities all our hearts employ.
Joyous Trek
Behold the majesty of Diwali’s cheer,
Its vibrant colors, and glittery light,
As every home reflects the love that’s dear,
And embraces love’s sweet glow that’s in sight.
The goodness of humanity we share,
As we open our hearts to the world at large,
Merging hope and love so every soul can pair,
With a hearty dose that keeps us surcharged.
The firecracker’s excitement overstaying,
Filling the air with sounds of pure delight,
Evoking childhood memories that keep playing,
In our hearts, making everything so bright.
Let’s rejoice and tread this joyous trek,
That enlivens our spirit and hearts so deck.
Goodwill and Grace
Hark, it’s the festival of lights afar,
Where good overcomes all shades of dark,
All homes lit up like a shining star,
Dazzling the hearts with such wonder and spark.
It’s not just about light bulbs that shine,
But goodwill, love, and grace that enfold,
The senses that make this world just fine,
Gracing homes with beauty to behold.
The firework’s display anchors the light,
Spiraling into shapes up in the sky,
Its magic merges hope and love with delight,
Heightening the senses from days gone by.
So come spellbound in this magical scene,
And let your soul dance to light’s brightest beam.
Five Ode Poems About Diwali
Ode to Radiance
Oh, radiant Diwali, how bright you shine,
A festival of light to warm the soul,
Your flames of hope make everything divine,
As you dispel the darkness with your role.
Your lanterns, candles, and firelight blaze,
Illuminating every pathway true,
And in your warmth, each heart finds gentle rays,
Of love, acceptance, faith, and blessings new.
Oh, Diwali, your radiance we adore,
As each home comes alive with your sweet spark,
Your golden touch a sign of something more,
As we celebrate in joy until the dark.
May your light linger on and on with might,
Until we bid goodbye until next year’s light.
Ode to Triumph
Hail to Diwali, festival of triumph,
A victory of good over evil’s hold,
A homecoming of truth’s rightful ump,
As all darkness and ignorance unfolds.
Goddess Laxmi, oh, how you reign on high,
Bestowing wealth and happiness to all,
Your radiant grace filling every eye,
As you bless every shrine, big or small.
Oh, Diwali, your triumph we applaud,
Honoring the bravery that never falters,
With fireworks that bang, sparkle, and laud,
Our spirit’s talents and the truth that alters.
May your triumph find us always on the right,
Bowing to love, truth, and wealth’s blessed light.
Ode to Culinary Treats
Oh, Diwali, how sweet your aromas trail,
Filling every street and home with glee,
Your culinary treats ringing love without fail,
As we feast with neighbors and family free.
Begin we with nimkis crunchy and light,
Followed by gulab jamuns soaked in syrupy nectar,
The barfis’ subtle sweetness a treat so right,
Rasgullas’ tangy delicacy to all a treasure.
Oh, Diwali, you are a food lover’s delight,
A gastronomical treat that stirs the soul,
Each sweet and savory dish such a sight,
As we celebrate love on this festive goal.
Feast on, dear friends, with plates full of grace,
For this moment with Diwali we’ll always embrace.
Ode to Spiritual Awakening
Oh, Diwali, your spiritual embrace,
Calls forth the divine to every being,
Your perfumed incense and reverent pace,
Washing our souls with a sacred feeling.
We light the diyas’ and pray to the gods,
For wisdom, love, and peace in our hearts,
Blossoming fingers in intricate nod,
Thanking the heavens for a new start.
Oh, Diwali, you awaken our souls,
Connecting us to our universe vast,
In this sacred moment, a holy toll,
As we bow in gratitude from first to last.
May your light guide us on the right path,
Towards growth, love, and spiritual aftermath.
Ode to Family and Friends
Oh, Diwali, your connection to friends and family,
Unity and love that sparks in every soul,
Making every door open in harmony,
Welcoming and open, every heart on a roll.
We clean and decorate our homes with love,
Rangolis, flowers, and candles to adorn,
Our hearts blossoming like a pure turtledove,
As we embrace every person with joy reborn.
Oh, Diwali, you rekindle our bonds with goodwill,
With hugs, laughter, and tears held back,
Our spirits soar high on this sacred hill,
As we open up and love without attack.
May your connection bind us all tight,
Forging friendships and bonds that last through life.
Five Ode Poems About Diwali
Ode to Radiance
Oh, radiant Diwali, how bright you shine,
A festival of light to warm the soul,
Your flames of hope make everything divine,
As you dispel the darkness with your role.
Your lanterns, candles, and firelight blaze,
Illuminating every pathway true,
And in your warmth, each heart finds gentle rays,
Of love, acceptance, faith, and blessings new.
Oh, Diwali, your radiance we adore,
As each home comes alive with your sweet spark,
Your golden touch a sign of something more,
As we celebrate in joy until the dark.
May your light linger on and on with might,
Until we bid goodbye until next year’s light.
Ode to Triumph
Hail to Diwali, festival of triumph,
A victory of good over evil’s hold,
A homecoming of truth’s rightful ump,
As all darkness and ignorance unfolds.
Goddess Laxmi, oh, how you reign on high,
Bestowing wealth and happiness to all,
Your radiant grace filling every eye,
As you bless every shrine, big or small.
Oh, Diwali, your triumph we applaud,
Honoring the bravery that never falters,
With fireworks that bang, sparkle, and laud,
Our spirit’s talents and the truth that alters.
May your triumph find us always on the right,
Bowing to love, truth, and wealth’s blessed light.
Ode to Culinary Treats
Oh, Diwali, how sweet your aromas trail,
Filling every street and home with glee,
Your culinary treats ringing love without fail,
As we feast with neighbors and family free.
Begin we with nimkis crunchy and light,
Followed by gulab jamuns soaked in syrupy nectar,
The barfis’ subtle sweetness a treat so right,
Rasgullas’ tangy delicacy to all a treasure.
Oh, Diwali, you are a food lover’s delight,
A gastronomical treat that stirs the soul,
Each sweet and savory dish such a sight,
As we celebrate love on this festive goal.
Feast on, dear friends, with plates full of grace,
For this moment with Diwali we’ll always embrace.
Ode to Spiritual Awakening
Oh, Diwali, your spiritual embrace,
Calls forth the divine to every being,
Your perfumed incense and reverent pace,
Washing our souls with a sacred feeling.
We light the diyas’ and pray to the gods,
For wisdom, love, and peace in our hearts,
Blossoming fingers in intricate nod,
Thanking the heavens for a new start.
Oh, Diwali, you awaken our souls,
Connecting us to our universe vast,
In this sacred moment, a holy toll,
As we bow in gratitude from first to last.
May your light guide us on the right path,
Towards growth, love, and spiritual aftermath.
Ode to Family and Friends
Oh, Diwali, your connection to friends and family,
Unity and love that sparks in every soul,
Making every door open in harmony,
Welcoming and open, every heart on a roll.
We clean and decorate our homes with love,
Rangolis, flowers, and candles to adorn,
Our hearts blossoming like a pure turtledove,
As we embrace every person with joy reborn.
Oh, Diwali, you rekindle our bonds with goodwill,
With hugs, laughter, and tears held back,
Our spirits soar high on this sacred hill,
As we open up and love without attack.
May your connection bind us all tight,
Forging friendships and bonds that last through life.
Whether you celebrate Diwali or not, these poems can serve as a delightful tribute to one of the most beautiful festivals in the world. It takes us to a place where joy and love is shared, and those celebrated values are instilled into all of us.
Reading these pieces will bring back memories of good times shared with family and friends, and could even inspire new conversations that introduce the beauty of Diwali to others.
The diversity shown throughout this selection speaks volumes about how literature provides opportunities for exploring unfamiliar customs and traditions.
Be sure to check our other articles on similar topics – they’re definitely worth exploring! Let our words be your guide on a cultural exploration as we honor this special festival and its centuries old traditions. Happy Diwali!
FAQ
What is Diwali?
Diwali is a five-day-long festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs across the world. It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali falls on the new moon night between mid-October and mid-November every year.
Why is poetry associated with Diwali?
Diwali is a joyous and festive occasion that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Poetry is an essential part of the celebrations as it helps to express the emotions and feelings associated with this occasion. Poems about Diwali celebrate its bright lights, family gatherings, gift-giving, and traditional foods, among other things.
Who can write poetry about Diwali?
Anyone can write poetry about Diwali. It is a celebration that is open to all, regardless of race, nationality, or religion. People of all ages and backgrounds can write and enjoy poetry about Diwali and the festival’s fantastic celebrations.
How can I incorporate poetry into my Diwali celebrations?
Those who would like to include poetry in their Diwali celebrations can recite traditional poems or create their verses to share with friends and family. Poetry can be incorporated into Diwali cards and invitations or read aloud during Diwali events. Diwali poetry can also be shared on social media, websites, and blogs to spread its message of joy and light.
