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Outside India, where will you find the largest Diwali. Every year, tens of thousands of people gather in the streets to enjoy vibrant shows of light, music and dancing!
The city of Leicester, in the United Kingdom
Diwali is shortened version of Deepavali. What does Deepavali word mean?
Row of lights
The word Diwali is derived from which language?
Sanskrit
What does Naraka Chaturdashi signify?
Victory of Lord Krishna over Narakasur
What type of oil is used to light up Diyas on Diwali
Mustard oil
First US president to participate in Diwali celebrations?
Barack Obama
While Diwali is widely celebrated across India, the Sikh community honors a different occasion on this day—the anniversary marking Guru Hargobind's release from imprisonment by Emperor Jahangir. This is the name of this Sikh celebration?
What is Bandi Chhor Diwas
On the fourth day of Diwali, people observe X Puja, a festival that pays tribute to the legendary act of Krishna. On this day, Krishna is remembered for lifting the X hill with his finger to save his kinsmen and cattle from storms and flooding sent by Indira.
Govardhana
Ram and Sita are human forms of which god?
Vishnu and Lakshmi
Which ingredient is Rangoli usually made of?
Flour
What is the only African country where Diwali is an official national holiday?
Mauritius
What is Bhai Dooj called in West Bengal?
Bhai Phota or Bhai Phonta
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) honor Diwali by special one hour trading on the festival day. What is this special trading session called?
Muhurat Trading
To whom did yama explain diwali amavasya in katha upanishad about highest enlightenment
Nachiketa
What do you know about Diwali and Mountain of food?
"Mountain of food" in Diwali refers to Annakut, a ritual where a huge array of vegetarian food is offered to God on the day of Govardhan Puja, which is part of the Diwali festival.
Which Asian country is known for celebrating “Deepavali” with prayers and community events?
Malaysia
"Thalai deepavali" is unique custom in which state of India?
Tamil Nadu
Diwali commemorates spiritual enlightement of which 2 saints in India?
Swami Dayanand Saraswati and Lord Mahavira
Bhai Dooj is symbolic of bond between siblings. This stems from the love between Lord Yama and his sister. Can you name his sister?
Yami/Yamuna
Can you tell 5 distinct different names for Gulab Jamun (not Rasgulla)?
Gulab Jaman, Lal Mohan, Gulap Jam,
Pantua/Ledikeni in Bengal,
Golap Jam in Bangladesh and Myanmar, and
Fat Kurma in Trinidad
Gulab ki Janu in Maldieves
Kalo Jam
What is the traditional name used by Nepalese people to celebrate the festival of Diwali?
Tihar
According to Hindu mythology, Narakasura was a mighty demon king who was killed by Lord Krishna during Diwali, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. Which state in India did he rule over?
Narakasura ruled the ancient land of Pragjyotisha, believed to be in the region now known as Assam, India.
In Maharashtra, the fourth day of Diwali is dedicated to X celebrating the legendary return of Y to Earth. Can you tell who X and/or Y are.
X – Known as BaliPratiPada in Maharashtra and Bali Padayami in Karnataka
Y – Referred as Bali
As the gods churned the ocean during Samudra Manthan, a notable figure appeared from the waters, holding Amrita in hand. Can you name this individual, or describe how this momentous occasion is celebrated today? (You might also recall a different tale connected to this legendary event.)
Dhanteras/ Dhanvantri
Commonly enjoyed in certain regions of Tamil Nadu during Diwali celebrations, this traditional item is consumed to help with digestion after festive meals. What is it called?
Deepavali Marundhu / Deepavali Legiyam