History
Who appeared from the ocean of milk carrying a pot of amrit?
Lord Dhanvantri
Diwali is celebrated during this month of the Hindi calendar.
Kartik
What does the word Deepavali mean?
Rows of lights
What event from the Ramayana is the reason for celebrating Diwali?
Lord Ramachandra's return to Ayodhya after his 14 year exile.
What is the favorite sweet of Lord Ganesh?
Modak
Narakasura was born during this incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Varaha
Diwali always occurs on a ____________ night. (which phase of the moon?)
New moon or Amavasya
From which language is the word Diwali derived?
Sanskrit
What was the name of the bow that Rama lifted at Sita's svayamvara?
Pinaka
Which Indian dessert consists of paneer balls dipped in sugar syrup?
Rasagulla
In which yuga was Narakasura killed?
Dvapara yuga
Which day of Diwali is dedicated to cleaning homes?
Dhanteras
What does Diwali symbolize?
Victory of good over evil/light over darkness
Hanuman met Bharata at this place to inform him about Rama's arrival to Ayodhya
Nandigram
Indian equivalent of icecream
kulfi
For how many days did Krishna lift the Govardhan Hill?
7 days and 7 nights
On which day is goddess Lakshmi worshipped?
Third day or Diwali day
In which part of India is Diwali celebrated at Kali Puja?
West Bengal and some eastern states
Who was the demoness who tried to swallow Hanuman on his way to Lanka?
Surasa
A dessert made out of thick yogurt
Shrikhand
Bhai dooj traces its origin to a heavenly brother and sister pastime. Who are they?
Yama and Yamuna
Which day of Diwali is also called Bali Pratipada?
4th day of Diwali, also the day of Govardhan Puja
Govardhan puja or the 4th day of Diwali is also the __________ in the state of Gujarat.
New Year
Hanuman first met Lord Ramachandra on this mountain
Rishyamukha
A crunchy, brittle dessert made usually with jaggery and nuts like peanuts, sesame or dry fruit
Chikki