The Five Days of Diwali
The Significance of Diwali
The Art of Rangoli
Diwali Potpouri
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4th day of Diwali: This name for the 4th day literally means "Mountain of Food."

What is Annakoot?

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Despite variations, Diwali fundamentally represents the victory of light, truth and knowledge over these 3 opposite characteristics.

What are darkness, lies, and ignorance?

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This used to be primary color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility.
What is a white?
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Diwali is actually a contraction of this more formal name for the holiday meaning "row of lights."
What is Deepavali?
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The 5th day, Bhai Duj, is to celebrate this brother visiting his sister for dinner.

Who is Yama?

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Firecrackers are a significant part of Diwali for a number of reasons, including:

What is: Dispelling negativity. Firecrackers are believed to dispel negativity, triumph of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance?

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The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies amongst regions from 4 to 8 up to 24.
What is the lotus?
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According to the Indian calender, it is the month that Diwali starts in. It is also the youngest Joshi in Maumee.
What is Ashvin (or Ashwin)?
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3rd day, the Lakshmi Puja is performed bathing the idols in Panchamitra which is made up of these five ingredients.

What is sugar, milk, honey, yogurt, and ghee?

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Diyas, (oil lamps or candles) are lit up to?

What is: Symbolizing kindness and purity?

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Two intersecting triangles in Rangoli design represent Saraswati, the deity of this.
What is learning?
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He was the first U.S. President to celebrate Diwali in the White House.
Who is Barak Obama?
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1st day of Diwali - "Dhan-Te-Ras: Traditionally people not just buy gold and silver, but these more useful items as well. 

What are kitchen utensils?

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Four aspects of Diwali

  • Lighting lamps signifies spreading knowledge
  • Firecrackers significance. When an explosion happens outside, the explosion inside is diffused. 
  • Exchanging gifts and distribution of sweets to dispel any bitterness and is symbolic of a renewed friendship
  • Feeling abundance: Feel grateful for all that we have.
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Rangoli (design made with colorful powder) represents this: 

What is happiness, positivity and liveliness of a household?

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This is the kind of fragrant oil traditionally burned in Diwali lamps.
What mustard oil?
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2nd day of Diwali: This is what people do to celebrate

What is waking up early and applying aromatic oils on them before taking a bath? (This is said to remove all sins and impurities)

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People wear colorful clothes on Diwali to signify:

What is: a way for people to express their joy, seek blessings, symbolize new beginnings, and foster unity and equality?

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The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state.
What is Maharashtra?
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In May 2023, this U.S. lawmaker introduced a bill in Congress to declare Diwali a federal holiday. 

What is: U.S. Congresswoman Graced Meng (New York's Sixth Congressional District)?

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