https://www.pitara.com/tags/festival-of-lights/Recent content in Festival of Lights on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/who-stole-the-candle-wax/Wed, 30 Oct 2002 17:03:57 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/who-stole-the-candle-wax/<p>On every Diwali, known as the festival of lights, our family has a big discussion on the kind of lighting we should have. And after talking about candles or electric bulbs we invariably choose the _diya_s or earthen lamps for their beautiful flames. But last year, we reached the <em>kumhara</em> or potter&rsquo;s roadside shop a bit too late. The lamps had been sold out and the potter had a big smile on his face. So we decided to light candles.</p>