Traditions & Customs
The oil lamp lit to symbolize the triumph of Good over Evil is called D _ _ _
DIYA
Deepavali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to this city.
Ayodhya
The round sweet made of chickpea flour, ghee, and sugar, which is one of Deepavali favorites, is called L _ _ _ _.
LADOO
Deepavali is also called the Festival of ____.
Lights
Intricate floor patterns made with colored powders or flowers.
R _ _ _ _ _ _
RANGOLI
Rama’s victory was against this demon king.
R _ _ _ _ _
Ravana
Name any other sweet or delicacy that you have had during Deepavali
Shakarpara, Jalebi, Pheni and so on
Outside India, this neighboring country also celebrates Deepavali nationwide.
N _ _ _ L
NEPAL
This goddess of wealth and prosperity is worshipped during Deepavali.
L _ _ _ _ _ _
Goddess Lakshmi
Deepavali is also celebration of Lord Krishna’s victory over this demon.
N _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _
Narakasura
What is the favorite food of Lord Krishna ?
B _ _ _ _ _
Butter
Since 2003, this U.S. landmark In Washington DC has hosted Deepavali celebrations.
Hint : Head of Govt lives here
The White House
Families clean and decorate their homes before Diwali for this reason.
To welcome Goddess Lakshmi and the good fortune she brings with her.
Lord Rama came back from L _ _ _ _, along with Sita and Lakshmana on Deepavali day.
Lanka
Deepavali feasts often end with this syrup-soaked spiral sweet that is light yellow or orangish color.
J _ _ _ _ _
JALEBI
This famous New York landmark lights up celebrating Deepavali.
Hint: That's where the ball drop happens on New year's Eve.
Time Square
Many people share S _ _ _ _ _ with their friends and neighbors to celebrate Deepavali and express their happiness and gratitude.
Sweets
Do Sikhs and Jains celebrate Deepavali too?
Yes.
Sikhs celebrate as Gurugovind Saheb was released from Gwalior fort on Deepavali day and Jains celebrate it as commemoration of Lord Mahavira.
In Singapore, the Deepavali celebration district is known as L _ _ _ _ E I _ _ _ A.
Little India