Foods
5 Days of Diwali
Terms
Miscellaneous
100
In Maharashtra, the specific name for snacks eaten in Diwali.
What is Pharal?
100
The god of the first day of Diwali?
Who is Dhanvantari?
100
In Kashmir, diwali is also called this, which means 'sleep with happiness'.
What is 'Sukhsuptika'?
100
In some or most parts of east India, instead of worshipping Laxmi on Diwali, this goddess is worshipped.
Who is Kali?
200
The Diwali mithai made up of rice involving a tedious 3-day long process.
What is anarsa?
200
Where did Dhanvantari come from and what did he carry?
What is the ocean churning & what is nectar?
200
Last day of Deepawali, that is celebrated as Bhai duj or bhau beej, is celebrated as this by hindu and sikh craftsmen community.
What is Vishwakarma pooja?
200
When Krishna attacked Narakasura, this wife of Krishna accompanied him in the war
who is Satyabhama?
300
The sweet made in Assam which is generally garnished with a hint of orange.
What is Komalor Kheer?
300
On the second day, the monster, ruler of which city was slayed by Krishna.
Who is Narakasura & what is Pragjyotishpur?
300
On Narak chaturdashi, Krishna killed Narakasura's general, hence this is krishna's another name.
who is Murari?
300
To whom did Lord Yama explain on the Diwali Amavasya(New moon day) in the katha Upanishad about the highest wisdom to enlightenment?
Who is nachiketa?
400
The sweet related to Jalebi, but made with Urad dal instead of Maida.
What is Amriti?
400
This day is celebrated in remembrance of this king whose grandson was the greatest worshipper of Vishnu.
What is Balipratipada, who is Bali, & who is Prahlad?
400
This national board game of India is said to be have been played by Shiva and Parvati in Diwali, especially on Varsha Pratipada.
What is pachikalu or pachisi?
400
Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which 2 famous saints?
who is Vardhaman Mahavira and Swami Dayanand Saraswati?
500
The sweet made in Uttarkhand wrapped in a Malu Leaf.
What is Singhori?
500
This day marks the beginning of new Indian calendar year, started by this king.
What is Balipratipada/Varshapratipada/padwa, & who is Vikramaditya?
500
What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
Bandi Chhorh Diwas
500
The strength(count) of the armies on the Kauravas and Pandavas side in the Mahabharata war?
What is 7 Akshauhinis (pandavas) & 11 Akshauhinis (kauravas)?
1 Akshauhini ≈ 220,000 (including chariots, infantry etc.)