Mythology
Customs
Food and Family
Religion and Celebration
Other Facts
100
This prince, the incarnation of Vishnu,'s return from exile was one of the reasons of Diwali
Who is Rama?
100
Many people decorate their house with these leaves
What are mango leaves?
100
People trade these with neighbors
What are sweets?
100
These are the four religions that celebrated Deepavali
What are Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism
100
Deepavali comes from this language
What is Sanskrit?
200
This god ,who is the incarnation of Vishnu, slew Naraka, Naraka's guards, and Naraka's sons, which is another cause of Diwali.
Who is Krishna?
200
Many people in India play this type of gambling in India to try to get good luck in a fresh new start.
What is playing cards?
200
During Diwali, people usually visit these types of relatives
What are siblings
200
This Jain god achieved Nirvana during Diwali when he was 42
Who was Mahavira?
200
The Ramayana and Mahabharata, the two great epics in Hinduism that have to do a little bit with Diwali, are written by these authors respectively.
Who are Valmiki and Veda Vyas?
300
This goddess of wealth, who is also the wife of Vishnu, is an important part of Diwali
Who is Lakshmi? (Laxmi, Lakshmidevi, and Mahalakshmi are also acceptable)
300
People usually light up these spectacular displays of light
What are fireworks?
300
People buy these not only for themselves, but for the whole family on Diwali
What is clothing?
300
Sikhs celebrate this guru who released 52 Hindu princes in 1620 during Diwali
Who is Guru Hargobind Singh?
400
This goddess of knowledge, who is Brahma's wife, is also worshiped during Deepavali.
Who is Saraswathi?
400
This valuable mineral is frequently bought during Diwali and made into jewelry
What is gold? (Aurum is also acceptable)
400
This important part of the food pyramid is often given to young children in rural Maharashtra in return for singing or dancing
What is grain?
400
In this Indian state is Diwali not a major celebration
What is Kerala?
400
The day of Diwali matters on this
What is lunar calendar or the moon?
500
This goddess, who is the wife of Shiva and is incarnated as Durga and Kali, is also worshiped during Diwali
Who is Parvati? (Mahadevi, Uma, and Bhuvaneshwari are also acceptable)
500
Many people burn these to symbolize a new start with more wealth
What is checkbooks?
500
This fossil fuel is often consumed with many other foods on Diwali
What is oil?
500
In this country, Diwali is one of the most major holidays HINT: Not India
What is Trinidad and Tobago?
500
Diwali is celebrated on this month of the Hindu calendar HINT: Think of the Indian cricket team
What is Ashvin or Ashwin?
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