Diwali 101
which indian epic describes the story of diwali
ramayana
Number of days Diwali is celebrated for
5
Diwali marks defeat of demon Narakasura by people of which region
Southern India
traditional rice desert
kheer
we do this to dispel darkness and ignorance
light diyas
People usually do this during this at home leading up to diwali
what is cleaning
word Diwali comes from deepawali which is a word from which language
sanskrit
Hindus from west Bengal celebrate diwali to glorify which God
Kali
savory sweet made of chickpeas
besan laddu
in USA which state most recently declared Diwali as holiday
PA
most important night of diwali marked by what
laxmi puja
which 2 countries celebrate Diwali nationally other than india
Nepal and Malaysia
This practise usually frowned upon in society is considered good luck at Diwali
Gambling
traditional sweet made of condensed milk
barfee
symbol represents cycle of life used in diwali
swastika
Arrangement of this is literal meaning of diwali
what is lights
Lighting during Diwali is symbolic for
Knowledge
Jains celebrate Diwali to celebrate this event
Nirvana by Mahavira
savory snack from lentils and spices
chakli
color represents joy and festivity in diwali
gold or yellow
celebration of diwali also marks this
Hindu New year
Two other religions celebrate Diwali with their own significance
Jainism and Sikhism
Diwali celebrated at end of this Hindu month
Kartik
Deep fried indian bread popular at diwali
Puri
flower used most commonly in diwali puja offerings
marigold