Diwali 101
The arrangement of these is the literal meaning of Diwali.
What are Lights
Day 5, Bhai Dooj, celebrates the bond between these family members
What are a brother and sister
In the Northern Indian story, Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana return home after this many years in exile
What is 14 years
These are the beautiful and colorful designs front yards are decorated with
What is Rangoli
Diwali usually falls in these two months.
What is October and November
Day 1, Dhanteras, is about welcoming this
What is Prosperity
In the north diwali is celebrated to symbolize the return of this epic king.
Who is Lord Rama
Diwali is celebrated everywhere in India with these colorful blasts of light
What is fireworks
Unlike Christmas, Diwali’s date changes every year because it follows this kind of calendar.
What is the Lunar Calender
Day 4, Govardhan Puja, is about showing appreciation and respect for this
What is Nature
Rama had defeated this demon king
Who is Ravana
People share these special Indian sweets with family and friends
What is Mithai
The most important night of worship falls on this phase of the moon
What is New moon, or Amavasya
Day 2, Kali Chaudas, celebrates the triumph of good over this
What is evil
Jains celebrate Diwali for the moksha, or liberation, of this Tirthankara
What is Mahavira
These are two religions other than Hinduisim that celebrate Diwali with their own significance
What are Jainism and Sikhism
The third day, Main Diwali, celebrates the victory of light over this
What is Darkness
This Mughal Emperor imprisoned Guru Hargobind Ji, whose release in 1619 Sikhs celebrate on Diwali
Who is Jahangir