The 5 days of Diwali
On the 3rd day, the Lakshmi Puja is performed bathing the idols in Panchamitra which is made up of these five ingredients.
sugar, milk, honey, yogurt, and ghee
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period.
The 14 years of Rama's exile
These animals who are believed to be incarnations of Lakshmi are adorned and worshipped during Diwali
Cows
This used to be primary color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility
White
Diwali is actually a contraction of this more formal name for the holiday meaning "row of lights.
Deepavali
The first day of Diwali always occurs on a ______.
No moon night.
For Jains, Diwali celebrates the achievement of this state by Lord Mahavira at the age of 42
Nirvana
Gambling, a very popular tradition in northern India, can be traced back to these two deities playing dice. Famous sculptures of this can be seen at the Ellora caves.
Parvati and Shiva
The traditional number of petals in a lotus in Rangoli designs varies amongst regions from 4 to up to __.
24
According to the Indian calender, it is the month that Diwali starts in. It is also the youngest Joshi in Maumee
Ashvin
Which animal is associated with Lord Yama, and is honored on the second day of Diwali.
Despite variations, Diwali fundamentally represents the victory of light, truth and knowledge over these 3 opposite characteristics.
Darkness, lies and ignorance
In southern India, a ritual bath on the morning of Diwali is taken with this often mixed with fragrant powders, such as sandalwood
Oil
Rangoli translated is "_________________".
Rows of Color.
This is the kind of fragrant oil traditionally burned in Diwali lamps.
Mustard oil
Not surprising, this name for the 4th day of Diwali literally means "Mountain of Food.
Annakoot
The followers of this religion celebrate Diwali as the return of Guru Hargobind Ji from captivity in the city of Gwalior
Sikhism
In which country outside of India, is Diwali recognized as an official public holiday?
Nepal
Two intersecting triangles in Rangoli design represent _________.
Saraswati
This is the one state in India where Diwali is not a major festival
Kerala
The 2nd day of Diwali celebrates the victory of Krishna over this demon king and retrieving the precious stolen earrings of Aditi. (He also freed the 16,000 daughters held captive, and married them all as well.)
Narakasur
Diwali marks the beginning of a new fiscal year in the Hindu calendar. What is the name of this new year?
Vikram Samvat
In Tamil Nadu, "Thalia Deepavali" is a special once in a lifetime celebration for _______, where they are pampered by all their relatives
Newlyweds celebrating their first Diwali together
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state
Maharashtra
Which ancient king is believed to have returned to his kingdom on Diwali after gaining knowledge from Brahma?
Bali
a) Yudhishthira
b) Bali
c) Vikramaditya
d) Prithviraj Chauhan