This boy became Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati when he grew up
Who is Mool Shankar?
The meaning of the word Deepavali
What is a row of lights?
On Deepavali people think this is the most fun part of the festival!
What are fireworks?
The King of Lanka
Who is Ravana?
The day of rest in India (Not a Sunday)
What is Amavasya? (New Moon Day)
People believe we do this to light the way of Rama back home from Lanka.
Why do we light the diyas on Deepavali?
The founder of Jainism
Who is Mahaveer?
The Sanskrit name for wealth
What is Laxmi?
This is how we share the autumn harvest with everyone
Why do we offer new harvest grains in Yajnya?
The author of Ramayana
Who is Valmiki?
Autumn In Sanskrit
What is Sharad Ritu?
This is how we share our wealth and happiness
Why do we give gifts and donations (daan)?
The Prince of Ayodhya, Kingdom of Kosala
Who is Rama?
The calendar system of India
What is Vikrami Calendar? or What is the Lunisolar calendar?
Deepavali's connection to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati
Why do we mark Rishi Nirvaan Divas?