One festival period. So many stories to discover.

Join Curious Wayfarers on a colouring and activity journey across India! Created for children aged 5–10, The Festival of Lights explores the places, stories, foods and traditions that make this season special.

Travel to Ayodhya for Rama’s homecoming, discover Deepavali at dawn in Tamil Nadu, meet Goa’s towering Narkasur creations and explore Maharashtra’s festive faral. Celebrate new beginnings in Gujarat and discover Karnataka and Tulu Nadu, where the festival is known as Thudar Parba.

Along the way, learn about Kali Puja in West Bengal, the Sikh observance of Bandi Chhor Divas in Amritsar, and the significance of Mahavira’s nirvana for Jains at Diwali. Each tradition is introduced with its own meaning, recognising that families and communities celebrate differently.

Across 48 illustrated pages, children can:

Colour festival scenes, lamps, buildings and regional foods.

Create patterns inspired by rangoli and alpona.

Enjoy matching, finding, drawing and writing activities.

Make a festival postcard and complete a journey passport.

Explore kindness, learn new words and share their own family traditions.

Designed for curious children and the grown-ups reading alongside them, this book combines creative play with an introduction to India’s many regional and religious traditions.

Keep exploring. Keep creating. Keep asking questions.

Stay curious, Wayfarer.