Five Days of Diwali
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
This used to be primary color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility.
White
Despite variations, Diwali fundamentally represents the victory of light, truth and knowledge over these 3 opposite characteristics.
Darkness, lies and ignorance
This flower symbolizes auspiciousness and is offered to God as symbol of trust in the divinity
Marigold
what is the popular fried round doughnut for diwali
gulab jamun
The 5th day, Bhai Duj, is also known as Yamadwitheya, celebrating this brother visiting his sister for dinner.
Yama
The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies amongst regions from 4 to 8 up to 24.
Lotus
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period.
14 years of Rama's exile
This is the kind of fragrant oil traditionally burned in Diwali lamps.
mustard oil
DAILY DOUBLE
The condiment that is mostly used in Indian sweets
Cardamom
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
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
In Tamil Nadu, "Thalia Deepavali" is a special once in a lifetime celebration for this group of people, where they are pampered by all their relatives.
Newly Weds
DAILY DOUBLE
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
What is the most commonly gifted diwali sweet?
kaju katli
Name the days in chronological order for Diwali
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdasi, Diwali, Annakut (New year), Bhai Duj
Two intersecting triangles in Rangoli design represent -----------, the deity of --------
Saraswati, Learning
DAILY DOUBLE
He brought the storms that forced Krishna and his villagers to seek refuge under Mount Govardhan, literally.
Indra
He was the first U.S. President to celebrate Diwali in the White House.
Barak Obama
Not surprising, this name for the 4th day of Diwali literally means "Mountain of Food."
Annakoot
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
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state.
Maharashtra
For Jains, Diwali celebrates the achievement of ------ by Lord Mahavira at the age of 42.
Nirvana
Nirvana
This is the one state in India where Diwali is not a major festival.
Kerala
Saffron, which is a very commonly used Diwali condiment, was introduced to India by travelers from which country?
Chinese, Persians