24 Gurus
We learned about these five Gurus this year
What are Earth, Air, Space, Water and Fire
_____ ma jyotir gamaya
tamaso
Deepavali/Diwali means this in English
What is Row (-avali) of Lights (deepa)
This goddess of prosperity is also widely celebrated during Deepavali to bring wealth and good fortune and a brighter year
Lakshmi
Moon
This guru teaches us tolerance
Who is Earth
Om _____ bhavanthuh sukhinah
sarve
Diwali celebrates the return of which Hindu god to his kingdom?
Who is Lord Rama
Why are diyas (lights) are lit near open doors and windows?
To welcome Lakshmi (prosperity) into our homes
Rangolis are sometimes drawn to feed this type of insect
What are Ants
These gurus teach us non-attachment
Who are Air and Space
na tatra suryo bhaati na ______ tarakam
chandra
Deepavali is celebrated for this many days in India
What is 5
Lord Ganesha's large ears symbolize what value?
Listen actively and more; speak less!
The First President to light a diya in the White House
Who is Obama
Mahatma Gandhiji is well known for which value that we discussed in class
What is Satyam (truth)
Mahishasura's boon forgot to include a woman and ________ came to vanquish him
Mother Terrible/Kali/Durga
These are colorful designs drawn outside your home
Rangoli or Kolam
What is light a deeper symbol for?
Knowledge, Goodness, Truth
This Indian city has banned the use of fireworks this Deepavali to make sure air pollution doesn't affect its citizens' lungs
New Delhi
The person who told King Yadu about the 24 Gurus
Who is Avadhuta
Deepavali celebrates victory of _______ over _______
good, evil or (light, darkness)
These 3 additional religions celebrate Diwali
What are Sikhism, Jainism, and Buddhism
What's the significance of lighting a diya?
Getting rid of "dark" thoughts and tendencies, burning ignorance/ego
Approximately how many people around the world celebrate Deepavali?