Diwali 101
What is another name for Diwali
Deepavali
In the context of Diwali, which demon does Lord Rama defeat, symbolizing the victory of good over evil?
Ravana
Name a popular Bollywood movie that revolves around the theme of Diwali and family celebrations.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (K3G)
What are the 5 ingredients in panchamrut
Yogurt, milk, honey, sugar/ saakar & ghee
Name all the "days of Diwali" after Ekadashi
Vagh Baras, Dhan Teras, Kali Chaudas, Diwali, Bestu Varas, Bhai Beej
Diwali signifies the ______ of _____ to ________
Diwali signifies the return of Ram Bhagwan to Ayodhya
Which divine bird helped Lord Rama during his quest for Sita
Jatayu
In the movie "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo," there's a song titled "Aaj Unse Milna Hai" featuring a grand Diwali celebration. Name the lead actors in the film.
Salman Khan & Sonam Kapoor
Name 3 popular mithai that have to be fried
Jalebi, gulab jamun, malpua, ghughara
What do people generally make on Kali Chaudas?
Vada & Puri
In what Gujarati month is Diwali celebrated
Kartik
Who introduced Lord Ram to Hanuman Ji during Lord Ram's quest for Sita Ji? Who was he?
Sugriv - King of the Monkeys
What 2 movies were released on Diwali 2024
Singham Again & Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Annakut
_____ _____ is done on the second day of Diwali. During ____ _____ you pray to ______ and ask for _______
Lakshmi puja is done on the second day of Diwali. During Lakshmi pujan you pray to Lakshmi mata and ask for good health, wealth and prosperity
Name 5 things you do during the days of Diwali
Clean the house, light diva, pray at your doorstep (umraa pujan), wear new clothes, fireworks, Lakshmi puja, buy gold, eat mithai, chopda pujan, go to mela
What important marriage occurred on the full moon after Diwali? Between who?
Tulsi Vivah - Vishnu Bhagwan & Tulsi
What is the prayer done on Bestu Varas for Lord Krishna called? Briefly summarize the tale
Govardhan Puja - It commemorates the lifting of the Govardhan Hill by Lord Krishna to protect the villagers of Vrindavan from the wrath of Indra, the king of the gods.
What is made primarily with cashew nuts, sugar and cardamom powder
Kaju Katri
What 3 things are considered auspicious to buy on Bestu Varas
Salt, Kanku, Jaggery
Name 3 religions that celebrate Diwali
Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
In the context of Diwali, who is the brother of Goddess Lakshmi, and what is the ritual associated with their relationship?
Lord Kubera is considered the brother of Goddess Lakshmi, and the ritual is known as 'Bhai Beej.'
Om Shanti Om
What are the 3 main ingredients in Mysore Pak
Ghee, besan, sugar
Which goddess was incarnated on the day of Diwali and how?
Lakshmi mata emerged from the churning of the ocean