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Diwali Word Search

Find 15 words from the Festival of Lights hidden in the grid

Fifteen easy words for the Festival of Lights: the diya, the rangoli at the door, the lanterns, the sweets, the new clothes and the fireworks. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists, and its Sanskrit name, Deepavali, means a row of lights. In 2026 the main day falls on Sunday, November 8. Print it for a classroom celebration, a family craft afternoon or a quiet moment between visits.

Free printable PDF with a full answer key, sized for US Letter and free for classroom use. Want your own title or words? Open it in the word search editor with everything already filled in.

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Diwali Word Search

Find 15 words from the Festival of Lights hidden in the grid

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Word List

  • NEWCLOTHES
  • FIREWORKS
  • DEEPAVALI
  • FESTIVAL
  • LANTERNS
  • RANGOLI
  • NEWMOON
  • FLOWERS
  • DIWALI
  • LIGHTS
  • SWEETS
  • LAMPS
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What is a Word Search?

A word search hides a list of words in a grid of letters. Words can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Your job is to find and circle each one.

How to solve it

Scan rows and columns for the first letter of each word, then trace in all eight directions. Check off words as you find them.

Who is this for?

Word searches are perfect for all ages — from young students building vocabulary to adults who enjoy a relaxing mental exercise. Teachers use them for vocabulary preview activities, early finishers, and classroom brain breaks.

About this puzzle

Free printable Diwali word search: find 15 words like diya, rangoli, lights and sweets. Easy level with answer key. Instant PDF for the Festival of Lights.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Format: US Letter PDF with answer key
  • Free to download, print, and use
  • Commercial use allowed for KDP publishers

Step-by-step: solving the Diwali Word Search

  1. Print the PDF. Download the free PDF and print both pages — the puzzle and the answer key — on standard US Letter paper.
  2. Scan for first letters. Read down the word list, then look across rows and columns of the grid for the first letter of each word.
  3. Trace in any direction. Words run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — and can be forward or backward. Once you spot a starting letter, trace in all eight directions.
  4. Check off found words. Cross each found word off the list. When the list is empty, compare with the answer key to verify.

Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali 2026 and how is it celebrated?›
The main day of Diwali in 2026 is Sunday, November 8, in the middle of a five-day festival that runs from Dhanteras on November 6 to Bhai Dooj on November 10 or 11; exact dates can vary by region and calendar. Many families celebrate by lighting clay diyas, drawing rangoli, wearing new clothes, sharing sweets and watching fireworks, with an adult in charge of anything that sparks.
What is in this Diwali word search?›
Fifteen festival words in an easy grid, including diya, rangoli, Deepavali, lanterns and new moon, with a full answer key. It suits kindergarten to grade 6 and family tables.
Is there a Diwali Puzzle Pack?›
Yes. The $2.99 Diwali Puzzle Pack adds a crossword, a cryptogram, a word scramble, a word fill-in and a bigger word search, all built on thirty new festival words such as marigold, mithai and Dhanteras.
Can words go diagonally or backward?›
Yes. Words in this puzzle run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — and they may go forward or backward. Always scan in all eight directions from a candidate starting letter.
Is there an answer key?›
Yes. Every free PuzzlePage word search PDF includes a separate answer-key page that highlights or lists every hidden word.
What grade level is this for?›
Word searches in this collection work well from upper-elementary through adult. Teachers often use them as vocabulary preview, classroom downtime, or sub-day filler.
Can I customize this puzzle?›
Yes. Open it in the free Word Search editor with the words already filled in, then change the title, edit or add words and pick a difficulty. Downloads are free with your email, and Premium removes the PuzzlePage credit.

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