Diwali Traditions
What is the name of the oil lamps commonly lit during Diwali?
What are diyas?
This is the Sanskrit word for Diwali, which means a "row of lights."
What is "Deepavali"?
In the story of Diwali, which character serves as a guiding light for Lord Rama?
Who is Hanuman?
Name the clay lamps commonly lit during Diwali.
What are diyas?
On what epic is the Diwali story of Lord Rama and his spiritual guide based?
What is the Ramayana?
On which Hindu calendar month does Diwali usually fall?
What is Kartika or Ashvin?
How did Lord Vishnu fulfill his promise to King Bali?
Lord Vishnu disguised himself as Vamana, a dwarf, and asked for three steps of land, then covered the earth and heaven in two steps and asked for the third, which Bali offered his head for.
What does the lighting of diyas symbolize during Diwali?
What is the victory of light over darkness?
What sweet treats are commonly shared during Diwali?
What are mithai?
Which Hindu goddess is particularly honored during Diwali?
Who is Goddess Lakshmi?
What request did Narakasura make before his death?
He asked for a boon, requesting that his death be celebrated with light and festivity.
What significance do rangoli patterns hold during Diwali?
What is inviting blessings and positivity into the home?
Why do people clean their homes and decorate them during Diwali?
To welcome Goddess Lakshmi and seek her blessings.
The night of Lord Rama's return is celebrated as which festival within Diwali?
What is "Choti Diwali" or Narak Chaturdashi?
What did Goddess Lakshmi emerge from during the churning of the ocean?
What is the Ksheer Sagar?
Why are firecrackers set off during Diwali?
What is the celebration of joy and the victory of good over evil?
What is the purpose of exchanging gifts during Diwali?
To strengthen bonds and share joy.
Which sage's teachings are associated with Diwali and serve as a guiding light for many?
Who is Vishwamitra Rishi?
Who guided Lord Krishna in the battle against Narakasura?
Who is his wife, Satyabhama?
What vahana or vehicle is of Goddess Lakshmi?
What is a owl?