History
Diwali celebrates Rama's victory over this Rakshasa (demon)
Who is Ravana?
These lights are lit in homes and outside.
What are diyas/deepams?
This name for the second day of Diwali is means "little Diwali"
What is Chhoti Diwali?
This used to be primary color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility.
What is white?
This US state made Diwali a national holiday.
Where is California?
This goddess of wealth is honored on Diwali
Who is Lakshmi Devi?
These decorations are made of powder or chalk in intricate patterns.
What are rangolis/muggus?
This moon phase marks the main day of Diwali
What is the New Moon (Amavasya)?
The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies among regions from 4 up to 24.
What is the lotus?
This famous Bollywood movies opens during Diwali with stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, and Hrithik Roshan.
What is Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?
On Diwali, this religion honors Mahavira
What is Jainism?
These are commonly used as outdoor festivities
What are fireworks?
On the 3rd day, Bengali Hindus honor this goddess.
Who is Kali Devi?
Two intersecting triangles in Rangoli design represent Saraswati, the goddess of this.
What is learning?
This British royal attended a Diwali celebration at a British Hindu Temple
Who is King Charles?
Satyabhama was an incarnation of this goddess, allowing her to attack Narakasura
Who is Bhoomi Devi?
This festival takes place about 20 days before Diwali.
What is Dussehra?
On the second day, this deity is worshipped for protection from the spirits of Kali Chaudas.
Who is Hanuman?
In this language, Rangolis are called Kolams.
What is Tamil?
In 2023, this Indian state broke the Guinness World Record of the largest display of oil lamps -- 2,223,676 -- on the eve of Diwali.
Where is Uttar Pradesh?
Guru Hargobind was released from prison this year.
When was 1619?
Diwali takes place in this Hindu solar month.
When is Ashvin?
This pooja is celebrated by some Hindu and Sikh artisans on the fifth day of Diwali.
What is Vishwakarma Pooja?
These symbols are often placed as part of the design to welcome Lakshmi into the home.
What are footprints?
The Telugu movie Deepavali (1960), which tells the story of Narakasura, stars these two famous actors.
Who are NTR and Savitri?