The Celebration Of Diwali
Originally, these were set off to scare away evil spirits, but now they really just attract no-so-evil kids.
What are Fireworks?
This used to be primary color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility.
What is White?
What was Hanuman's Favorite desert?
What is Ladva
Do we believe in one or multiple gods?
What is one, our religion is monotheistic
What are the five days of Diwali?
What is Dhanteras,Kali Chaudaus,Diwali,Bhai Beej, and New Years
In some areas, these animals who are believed to be incarnations of Lakshmi are adorned and worshipped during Diwali.
What are Cows?
The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies amongst regions from 4 to 8 up to 24.
What is the lotus?
What are the health benefits of drinking chaas?
What is
cooling to keep the body temperature down during the heat
Improves Digestion
Aid in rehydration
Name the Bhod Vachans
Who are Satyam, Dharmam, Matru, Pitru, Aacharya, Atithi, Swadhyayaanmaa, Pramadah, and Shraddayaa Deyam
Why do we celebrate Kali Chaudas?
What is to remove negative thoughts?
In southern India, a ritual bath on the morning of Diwali is taken with this often mixed with fragrant powders, such as sandalwood.
What is Oil?
Two intersecting triangles in Rangoli design represent Saraswati, the deity of this.
What is learning?
What goes in to Aashil Bhai's Famous quesadilla's?
What is TB sauce, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Bell peppers, Guac, Olives, Pesto+Ranch, Cheese, 21 seasonings, and hot sause?
Name the Vedas.
Who are Rig,Sam,Yajur, and Atharva Ved?
Which month is Diwali celebrated in?
What is Novevember?
Gambling, a very popular tradition in northern India, can be traced back to these two deities playing dice. Famous sculptures of this can be seen at the Ellora caves.
Who are Shiva and Parvati?
These body parts are often placed as part of the design to welcome Lakshmi into the home, though you would expect to see them after she had already come.
What are feet or footprints?
Who introduced saffron to India?
What is the Chinese via Persians
Who wrote the Indian National Athem?
Who is Rabindranath Tagore?
Why do Sikh people celebrate Diwali?
What is for the Sikhs, Diwali is a story of the struggle for freedom?
In Tamil Nadu, "Thalia Deepavali" is a special once in a lifetime celebration for this group of people, where they are pampered by all their relatives.
Who are newlyweds celebrating their first Diwali together?
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state.
What is Maharashtra?
A fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, lentils, and minced meat (lamb, beef or chicken) is called what?
What is Samosa's?
Which religions celebrate Diwali? Name all three.
What are Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism?
On the same night of Diwali,what do Jain people celebrate?
What is the Festival of lights?