Festival Facts
Diwali is the festival of what?
Lights
Unscramble AIDY
Diya
What epic is associated with Diwali.
Ramayan
What do people make at the front of their houses out of coloured sand?
Rangoli
What round sweets made of flour and ghee are rolled into balls?
Laddoo
Diwali celebrates Lord Rama's return after how many years in exile?
14 years
Unscramble "SAMNKLAH"
Lakshman
Which goddess is the symbol of prosperity.
Laksmi
In addition to the return of Lord Rama, what else does Diwali symbolise?
Light over darkness / Good over Evil
This sweet is deep-fried dough soaked in sugar syrup and shaped like pretzels.
Jalebi
What was Lord Ram's father's name?
Dasharath
Unscramble "MNAARAY"
Ramayan
Who is the son of wind?
Hanuman
Which famous canadian landmark lights up in gold and red every year on Diwali?
The CN tower
What white, square sweet is made from condensed milk and sugar, often flavoured with cardamom?
Barfi
What does the word "Diwali" mean?
A row of lamps
Unscramble "RGLAINO"
Rangoli
What is the name of Ravan's sister?
Shurpanakha
Traditionally, how long is the celebrations of Diwali (in days)?
5 days
What dessert is made from sooji, ghee, sugar and milk/water?
Halwa
According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali falls on what lunar phase?
New moon / Amavasya
Unscramble "ETLAFISV"
Festival
What bridge did Ram build to get to Lanka called?
Ram Setu (Adam's Bridge / Rama's Bridge)
In 2023, which canadian NHL hockey team hosted its first Diwali night?
Vancouver Canucks
What sweet made of milk and paneer and soaked in sugar syrup?
Rassagulla