Diwali 1
This is the nickname for Diwali
What is the Festival of Lights?
This Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity that brings good fortune and happiness is honored during Diwali
Who is Lakshmi?
True or False? The lighting of lamps was meant to help guide Prince Rama home
True
The tradition of exchanging Diwali gifts mainly represents this idea
What is sharing joy and prosperity?
The word “Diwali” comes from a longer Sanskrit word meaning this
What is row of lights?
These are the beautiful, colorful floor designs made with powders or flowers during Diwali
What is a rangoli?
These are the sweets and treats shared with friends and family during Diwali
What are Mithai?
These are two of kids’ favorite things to enjoy during Diwali
What are fireworks and sweets?
These are the small clay oil lamps that people light during Diwali
What are diyas?
According to one of the main stories of Diwali, this prince and his wife, Sita, returned home after 14 years in exile
Who is Prince Rama?
This is a common activity families do together to prepare their homes for Diwali, other than decorating
What is cleaning?
This is the main symbol of Diwali
What is light?
Diwali celebrates the triumph of this over darkness
What is light?
This mythical demon king was defeated by Prince Rama
Who is Ravana?
This New York monument becomes lit up for Diwali
What is the Empire State Building?
Diwali teaches us to spread these three things
What are love, light, and happiness?