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A boy and a goddess-like woman exchange a flaming diya and lotus flowers during Diwali in a festive village setting at night.

A boy and a goddess-like woman exchange a flaming diya and lotus flowers during Diwali in a festive village setting at night.

Raj was a bright and curious boy who lived in a quiet village in Uttar Pradesh. His family was small — just his mother, his younger brother, and him. Though they lived in poverty, their hearts were rich with devotion and resilience. Page 2 Every morning before school, Raj knelt before the family altar and prayed to the goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati. He asked not for wealth, but for wisdom, strength, and a chance to change his family’s future. Page 3 As Diwali approached, the village buzzed with excitement. Raj and his family visited the local market to buy ingredients for festive treats — chakli, shankarpalle, samosas, and more. They spent carefully choosing only what they could afford. Page 4 Back home, Raj and his brother decorated the house with marigold garlands and colorful rangoli patterns. Their mother fried the snacks with care, filling the air with the scent of celebration. Page 5 That evening, as they sat down for dinner, Raj’s mother told stories of gods and goddesses who blessed those with pure hearts. Raj listened closely, his eyes reflecting the flickering light of the diyas. Page 6 Later that night, Raj stepped outside to light the final diya. As he placed it on the porch, a soft wind blew, and the flame danced strangely. Suddenly, a glowing figure appeared — a radiant woman in a red sari, her arms shimmering with golden light. Page 7 “I am Lakshmi,” she said gently. “Your prayers have reached me. You asked not for riches, but for wisdom and strength. That See more