Photo / Bevan Conley Children and teachers at Whanganui Montessori Preschool have been celebrating the festival of Diwali. "I read that the first day of Diwali is often spent cleaning," head ...

Diwali, commonly known as the festival of lights, takes place on Monday 20th October this year. Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Prince Rama over the evil demon Ravana.