history of diwali
what does diwali mean?
row of lights
who are the main 5 people in ramayan?
ram,lakshman,sita, hanuman,and ravan
what is the primary ingredient in the sweet dish barfi?
milk solids
what does the white mean?
peace truth and unity
which festival was celebrated for the birth of krishna?
janmashtimi
what is Diwali known as?
the festival of lights
who is sita's dad?
janaka
what are 2 common savory Indian snacks used for diwali?
samosa and chivda
what does the orange mean in the Indian flag?
courage and sacrifice
which festival is known as the "festival of colours"?
holi
what is the main theme of diwali?
symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil
who is the bird who tried to save sita?
jatayu
what type of flour is used to make jamun?
maida(all purpose flour)
what does the blue mean on the flag?
movement of time,progress and virtue
what does navarateri mean?
nine nights
what is the name of the hindu God that is associated with diwal ?
lakshmi, the goddess of wealth which is celebrated on the 3rd day
who provided a chariot to rama for his final match with ravana?
lord indra
what syrup is gulab jamun soaked in to get its thick cover?
rose sryup
what does the wheel on the flag means?
symbolizing righteousness,virtue,and the dynamism of peaceful change
what is Lord ganesh chaturti celebrated for?
birth of Lord ganesha
what is the fifth day of Diwali called?
bhai dooj which celebrates the bond over brothers and sisters
what did sita send back to rama with hanuman?
ankelet,while rama gave his ring
what is the main non-sweet dish made in diwali?
chole bhature
what does the flag mean?
the country's strength,courage and fertality
who is mahashivarateri for?
lord mahadev(Shiva)