What is Diwali
What two months does Diwali fall in?
October-November
What does day one of the Diwali festival stand for?
Dhanteras stands for wealth and prosperity
Diwali is called the festival of ________
lights
Name any 2 sweets that are eaten in Diwali
gulab jamun, kaju katli,jaebi, and milk cake
Why is Diwali called the festival of lights?
To celebrate the victory of light over darkness
What does day two of the Diwali festival stand for
Day 2, Naraka Chaturdashi, stands for the victory of good over evil
we celebrate Diwali to mark the victory of ______ over ______?
good over evil or light over darkness
What are diyas made out of?
a traditional type of clay, oil, and cotton
What is another name for Diwali?
Deepavali
What does day three of the Diwali festival stand for?
Day 3, Lakshmi Puja, is the main day for worship of the goddess Lakshmi, which symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
We celebrate Diwali to mark the victory of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after a ________ year exile and his triumph over the demon king Ravana.
14 years
When is Diwali becoming an official state holiday in California?
January 1, 2026
For how many days is Diwali celebrated?
Five days
What does day four of the Diwali festival stand for?
Day 4 Govardhan Puja stands for (gratitude for nature and protection),
We also celebrate Diwali to mark the victory of knowledge over ___________
knowledge over ignorance.
What does Deepavali mean
row of lights.
How is the day and date determined for Diwali
Hindu lunisolar calendar
What does the fifth day of the Diwali festival stand for?
Day 5 Bhai Dooj stands for the celebration of the bond between siblings
To welcome lord Rama back to his kingdom, Ayodhya, what did people do?
People decorated the whole city with diyas and lights.
What Indian god do we pray to on Diwali
lord Lakshmi