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 a waterway. If the lamp reaches the other side of the river or creek, your wish will be granted. Diwali (Legends, Lesson Ideas) from the BBC BBC Schools  Diwali Artefacts  Diwali (Oct, Noblenet)   The Many Festivals of India (with history, art, clip art - beautiful site!) Diwali (mini-unit, scroll down) Hinduism Free Clip Art  All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!