Traditions & Rituals
What is Diwali also known as, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness?
What is The Festival of Lights?
What traditional Indian dance form is often performed during Diwali celebrations?
What is Garba or Dandiya Raas?
What colorful floor decoration is made using powders, flowers, or rice to welcome guests and deities during Diwali?
What are rangolis?
What sweet treat made with condensed milk and sugar is a staple during Diwali?
What is barfi?
What is the traditional Indian outfit worn by women during Diwali celebrations?
What is a sari (or saree)?
Which Hindu deity is most commonly worshipped during Diwali for wealth and prosperity?
Who is Goddess Lakshmi?
What is the prayer alter inside the home which may have statues of deities, colorful table runners, tea lights, candles, fruits and candies?
What is a mandir?
What traditional lamp is decorated and lit in almost every home during the festival?
What is a diya?
What crunchy snack made from chickpea flour is popular across India during Diwali?
What is chakli or Murukku?
What is the traditional festive outfit worn by men, often made from silk or cotton?
What is a kurta pajama or sherwani?
On which lunar month and phase does Diwali typically fall?
What is on the new moon (Amavasya) of the Kartika month?
Which type of display lights up the sky as part of Diwali night celebrations?
What are fireworks?
What do children often make at home to hang at the entrance for decoration?
What are torans (door hangings)?
What syrupy sweet made from deep-fried dough is circular and bright orange in color?
What is jalebi?
What accessory do women often wear on their foreheads with traditional Indian outfits during Diwali?
What is a bindi?
What is the traditional act of lighting small oil lamps called during Diwali?
What is lighting diyas?
What is Jainism or Sikhism?
What is the name of the activity where clay lamps are hand-painted before being used?
What is diya painting?
What flour-based dessert made with ghee and sugar is a traditional North Indian Diwali dish?
What is besan ladoo or sooji halwa?
What is a traditional outfit for women consisting of a loose tunic and a pair of baggy trousers?
What is a salwar kameez?
Which ancient epic’s return of its hero to Ayodhya is celebrated as part of Diwali?
What is the Ramayana (return of Lord Rama)?
In which Indian state is the festival celebrated with Kali Puja instead of Lakshmi Puja?
What is West Bengal?
What is the traditional art form from Mithila, Bihar, that often features Diwali themes and deities?
What is Madhubani painting?
What elaborate dish, common in Diwali feasts, includes fried bread served with spiced potatoes and a sweet dessert?
What is puri, aloo sabzi, and halwa?
What type of fabric is commonly used in festive wear due to its bright sheen and embroidery?
What is silk or brocade?