Happy Diwali
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period
What are Rama’s years of exile?
Rose Berries
What is Gulab Jamun?
The longest and the most holy river of India
What is the Ganga or Ganges?
The 5th day of Diwali - Bhai Duj, is also known as Yamadwitheya, celebrating this brother visiting his sister for dinner
Who is Lord Yama?
A VidhyaDeepam kid who is good at flossing(not his/her teeth ;-)) -- More than one correct answer
Who is Anirudh or Ramana?
He was the first U.S. President to celebrate Diwali in the White House
Who is Barack Obama?
Royal Meal
What is Raj Bhog
Referred to as "Silicon Valley" of India
What is Bangalore?
India bread is cooked on this special stove
What is tandoor?
A family besides Sriramji’s family that is always on time for all the Vidhya Deepam events
Who is Ramji's family?
Despite variations, Diwali fundamentally represents the victory of light, truth and knowledge over these 3 opposite characteristics
What are darkness, lies and ignorance?
Glitter
What is ChumChum?
Oldest national park of India and is the home of dwindling population of the Bengal Tigers
What is the 'Jim Corbett National Park'?
Practice of control and use of the breath for internal body purification. Beneficial to health, steadies the body and is highly conducive to the concentration of the mind
What is Pranayama?
Our Youngest VidhyaDeepam member
Who is Charith?
Diwali is a national holiday in India, Trinidad & Tobago, Myanmar, Nepal, Mauritius, Guyana, Singapore, Suriname, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Fiji. It is an OPTIONAL holiday in this country near India.
What is Pakistan?
Water "AB"
What is Jalebi? - > "jal AB"
Chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast and were placed among the `50 destinations of a lifetime' by National Geographic Traveler
What are "Kerala Backwaters"?
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state
What is Maharashtra?
Identify the person circled in this picture:
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Who is Lahima?
This city holds the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India.
What is Leicester?
The city of Leicester, in the United Kingdom, holds the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India. Every year, tens of thousands of people gather in the streets to enjoy vibrant shows of light, music and dancing!
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What is Sandesh?
Largest employer in India
What is Indian Railways?
Number of employees: 1.4 Million
This movie's soundtrack during the credits has this Hindu Shloka: "Asatoma Sadgamaya Tamasoya Jyotirgamaya"
What is 'The Matrix'?
Identify the 2 Vidyadeepam kids in this pic:
Who are Meena and Srishti?