Diwali 1
Who did Ram kill in the story of Ramayan?
Ravana
What do people light on Diwali?
diya/candle/tealight
Who did Ram save in the story of Ramayan?
Sita
What festival are we celebrating right now?
Diwali
What months is diwali celebrated in?
October and November
What are the colorful patterns made with powders or flower petals that decorate doorways during Diwali?
rangoli
What is another way to say diwali?
What type of firework is commonly used during Diwali celebrations?
sparkler/cracker/fuljiri
Who helped Ram on his journey?
Hanuman
How many days is diwali celebrated for?
5 days
What activity, involving lights and prayers, is done in the evening during Diwali?
aarti/puja
Who came on the journey in the story of Ramayan?
Ram, Sita,& Lakshman
What is a syrupy, fried dessert that is shaped like a coil and eaten warm or cold during Diwali?
jalebi
What goddess is workshipped during Diwali?
Lakshmi/Parvati
Before Diwali, what do families often do to their homes to remove negativity and welcome prosperity?
cleaning your house
What bird is believed to have helped Rama in his battle against Ravana and is honored in Diwali mythology?
Jatayu
What North Indian sweet, made of condensed milk and often garnished with silver leaf, is popular during Diwali?
barfi
What activity, involving footprints made at the entrance, symbolizes welcoming Goddess Lakshmi?
Lakshmi’s footprints (or alpona/rangoli with footprints)
What flour-based sweet, made with roasted besan and ghee, is a favorite during Diwali?
besan ladoo
In Bengal, Diwali coincides with the worship of this fierce form of the Goddess........_________
Kali
Which U.S. President first celebrated Diwali at the White House in 2009?
Barack Obama
What demon is linked to this tradition in Tamil Nadu: starts with an early morning oil bath and bursting crackers before sunrise?
Narakasura
What does Sikhs celebrate on the same day ?
Bandi Chhor Divas
What rare metal is traditionally purchased on Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, to bring good luck and prosperity?
Gold or silver
In 2021, what U.S. state passed a law to recognize Diwali as an official school holiday starting in 2022?
New York