Lakshmi The Hindu Goddess of Prosperity On Divali, Lakshmi follows the light of dipa lamps, placed on window ledges and driveways. While children are sleeping, Lakshmi enters, enjoys the food left for her, and leaves in "prosperity" in the form of presents and candies. Dipa lamps are also used to grant wishes. Legend says to be granted a wish, you must light a dipa lamp and put it in water. If the lamp reaches the other side of the river or creek, your wish will be granted. Diwali (Legends, Lesson Ideas) from the BBC Diwali - animated story online  Story of Diwali (Frenchwood Primary School)  BBC Schools  Diwali Artefacts  Hindu Temples  Hinduism for Children - The Story of Ram and Sita (many more!) Diwali (Oct, Noblenet)   The Many Festivals of India (with history, art, clip art - beautiful site!) Diwali (mini-unit, scroll down) HUGE SITE - Each calendar date has lessons, free ecards Free Clip Art & Ecards