The Five Days of Diwali
The Significance of Diwali
The Celebration of Diwali
The Art of Rangoli
Diwali Potpouri
100
Not surprising, this name for the 4th day of Diwali literally means "Mountain of Food."
What is Annakoot?
100
Despite variations, Diwali fundamentally represents the victory of light, truth and knowledge over these 3 opposite characteristics.
What are darkness, lies and ignorance?
100
Originally, these were set off to scare away evil spirits, but now they really just attract no-so-evil kids.
What are fireworks?
100
This used to be primary color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility.
What is a white?
100

This Indian state is traditionally associated with the sweet Mysore Pak.

What is Karnataka?

200

This fifth day of Diwali week celebrates sibling love, where sisters pray for their brothers’ long life.

What is Bhai Beej?

200

The word Diwali is derived from this language.

What is Sanskrit?

200
In some areas, these animals who are believed to be incarnations of Lakshmi are adorned and worshipped during Diwali.
What are cows?
200
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?
200

This flower is most commonly used for Diwali decorations and rangoli.

What is Marigold flower?

300
On the 3rd day, the Lakshmi Puja is performed bathing the idols in Panchamitra which is made up of these five ingredients.
What is sugar, milk, honey, yogurt, and ghee?
300
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period.
What is the 14 years of Rama's exile?
300

This day marks the beginning of a Hindu calendar year, a time for family gatherings, spiritual devotions, and festive meals.

What is Bestu Varas?

300
Two intersecting triangles in Rangoli design represent Saraswati, the deity of this.
What is learning?
300
He was the first U.S. President to celebrate Diwali in the White House.
Who is Barak Obama?
400
On Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, traditionally wives not just buy gold and silver jewelry, but these more useful items as well.
What are kitchen utensils?
400
He brought the storms that forced Krishna and his villagers to seek refuge under Mount Govardhan, literally.
Who is Indra?
400

An important ritual is done on the first day of Diwali.

What is cleaning the whole house?

400
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?
400
This is the kind of fragrant oil traditionally burned in Diwali lamps.
What mustard oil?
500

This colorful lantern, also called akasha deepa, once guided ancestral spirits home.

What is a Kandeel?

500

This goddess is worshipped instead of Lakshmi on Diwali in Bengal.

Who is Goddess Kali?

500

This town in South India is the biggest provider of fireworks in the country.

Where is Sivakasi?

500
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state.
What is Maharashtra?
500
This is the one state in India where Diwali is not a major festival.
What is Kerala?
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