The Five Days of Diwali
Not surprising, this name for the 4th day of Diwali literally means "Mountain of Food."
Annakut
Despite variations, Diwali fundamentally represents the victory of light, truth and knowledge over these 3 opposite characteristics.
Darkness, lies and ignorance
Diwali is celebrated to mark the defeat of the demon Narakasura by people of this region. (Which region in India?)
Southern India
This used to be primary color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility.
White
__________ is actually a contraction of this more formal name for the holiday meaning "row of lights."
Deepavali
The 5th day, Bhai Duj, is also known as Yamadwitheya, celebrating this brother visiting his sister for dinner.
Yama (Yamraja)
For Jains, Diwali celebrates the achievement of this state by Lord Mahavira at the age of 42.
Nirvana
In the north, the diwali is celebrated to symbolize the return of this epic king.
Lord Ram
The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies amongst regions from 4 to 8 up to 24.
Lotus
According to the Hindu calender, it is the month that Diwali starts in.
Ashvin (or Aso)
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
Hindus in West Bengal celebrate Diwali to glorify this Goddess
Kali
Two intersecting triangles in Rangoli design represent Saraswati, the deity of what?
Learning/Education
Who was the first U.S. President to celebrate Diwali in the White House.
Barak Obama
On Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, traditionally wives not just buy gold and silver jewelry, but these more useful items as well.
Kitchen utensils
He brought the storms that forced Krishna and his villagers to seek refuge under Mount Govardhan, literally.
Indra
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.
Shiva and Parvati
These body parts are often placed as part of the design to welcome Lakshmi into the home, though you would expect to see them after she had already come.
Feet or footprints.
This is the kind of fragrant oil traditionally burned in Diwali lamps.
Mustard oil
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
The followers of this religion celebrate Diwali as the return of Guru Hargobind Ji from captivity in the city of Gwalior.
Sikhism
Narakasura, a demon was killed by this Supreme force
Lord Krishna
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state.
Maharashtra
This is the one state in India where Diwali is not a major festival.
Kerala