Origin of Diwali
What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
Bandi Chhor Divas
Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?
Ashvin / Karthik
What is considered New Years in Maharashtra?
Gudi Padwa
These are offerings you make during pooja. (minimum 3)
What are flowers, Abir, Sindoor, Haldi, Diyas, Agarbattis, fruits, sweets, snacks, paan, and Dakshina?
What is considered new year in Punjab?
Baisakhi
What is the name of the river that the word 'hindu' was derived from?
The word "Hindu" originates from the Sanskrit word for river, sindhu. Particularly the Indus River
What occurs on the day of govardhan?
Goverdhan mountain pooja, uncoot is made, a small hillock of cow manure is created and worshipped to symbolize Govardhan
Who was the first U.S. President to attend Diwali personally at the White House?
Barrack Obama
How do you say Happy New Year in Sanskrit?
सुखदं नूतनवर्षम् - Sukhadam Nutanvarsham.
Who are the the 5 main deities of the hindu religion (pancha devatas)?
Ganesha, Durga, Vishnu, Shiva, Surya/ Brahma,
The festival of Diwali is also called _________ in Sri Lanka
Kali Puja
In which country do people call Diwali “Swanti” or “Tihar”?
Nepal
"Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
What is the name of Kashmiri new year?
Navreh
What are the names of the four vedas in hinduism?
When does Chaturdashi take place relative to diwali?
The day before diwali
The foundation of which popular Indian Monument was laid on Diwali day?
The golden temple
In addition to India, Diwali is an official holiday in which of the following countries? A. Bangladesh; B. Ski Lanka; C. Mongolia
B. Ski Lanka
The largest Diwali celebration outside of India takes place in which British city?
Leicester