Vocab words
What does the Sanskrit term, Deepvali mean?
The row of lights
In what continent do people predominantly celebrate Diwali?
Asia
How many days do you celebrate Diwali?
5
Diwali is the festival of _________.
Give two of the 4 people we said predominantly celebrate Diwali.
Jains, Sikhs, Hindus, and Buddhists
What is the ritual that is performed on Dhanteras?
Puja
Govardhan Puja is associated with what?
Lord Krishna and the new year
In Lakshmi puja what goddess do you worship?
Lakshmi
People exchange Diwali gifts to spread love and joy amongst all and it _____________.
Promotes harmony
Give 3 of the 5 names of the days of Diwali.
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj
Rangoli is made of what 3 things?
Colored powder, rice, and flowers.
In West India, what ritual do people engage in that worships the Goddess of Wealth?
Laxmi Puja
Bhai Dooj celebrates what?
The sibling bond
Rangoli is used on holidays to ______________.
to invite good fortune, welcome Hindu gods and goddesses into the home, and ward off evil.
Name two gifts that people give to one another on Diwali.
Sweets, Dry fruits, Idols of deities, Chocolates, Scented candles, Cakes, Wall hangings