Diwali 101
Diwali is also called the Festival of...
Lights
Spiral-shaped, orange sweet soaked in syrup is often eaten during Diwali
Jalebi
People draw colorful designs outside their houses called ___ to welcome people
Rangoli
The capital city of India is...
New Delhi
The nickname of India's largest film industry is...
Bollywood
True or False: Diwali is only celebrated in India
False
A popular, savory, triangle-shaped, deep-fried pastry made with various fillings
Samosas
Diyas symbolize...
Light overcoming darkness/knowledge over igronance
The national sport of India is...
Field Hockey
This popular Indian greeting means 'I bow to you'
Namaste
The name of the lamps traditionally lit on Diwali
Diyas
These round, golden sweets are made from flour, ghee, sugar, and traditionally contain nuts.
Ladu
Name one activity families do together during Diwali night
Light diyas, share sweets, do puja, set off fireworks
India has ___ offical languages
22
Diwali is usually celebrated for this many days
Five
Name one ingredient commonly used in Indian sweets.
Cardamom, ghee, milk, sugar
Goddess ___ of ___ is mainly worshipped during Diwali
Lakshimi, goddess of wealth
Name the famous river in India that is considered sacred
Ganges (Ganga)
In this American sitcom, the character Rajesh Koothrappali hosts a Diwali party.
The Big Bang Theory
The ancient story is most commonly associated with Diwali in Hindu tradition
The return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana (Ramayana)
The Hindi word for sweets
Mithai
People often clean and decorate their homes before Diwali. This tradition represents ___
Inviting good fortune, new beginnings, and positivity
This city hosts the world’s biggest Diwali celebration outside India
Leicester, England
This Indian song made history by winning the 2023 Oscar for Best Original Song
Naatu Naatu