Free Printable Diwali and Rangoli Crafts and Activities Here are free printable Diwali crafts and activities. Diwali means 'row' or 'garland of lights' in Sanskrit and is referred to as the 'festival of lights'. In the Indian calendar, Diwali is celebrated in late Ashwin (September-October) and ends in early Kartika (October-November). Diwali 2012 is celebrated on Nov.7-13 in the western calendar, by Hindus, Sikhs and Jainists around the world. Click here for printable party activities, cards and decorations. Read on