Diwali 1
What is Diwali also known as?
Festive of Lights
What is celebrated on the 5th day of Diwali
Bhai Dooj
This goddess is worshipped on the main day of Diwali for wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.
Goddess Lakshmi
This day before Diwali is known for early-morning oil baths and rituals to enhance beauty and purity.
Roop Chaturdashi
This ritual, performed on Diwali night by traders and business owners, marks the closing of old ledgers and opening of new ones for the next fiscal year.
Chopda Pujan (or Muhurat Trading)
Home are decorated with beautiful and colorful designs of these in the front yard
Rangoli
"Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
The second day of Diwali, also called “Chhoti Diwali,” celebrates Krishna’s victory over Narakasura. What is this day called in the south?
Naraka Chaturdashi
In the north diwali is celebrated to symbolize the return of this epic king.
Lord Rama
This elephant-headed god is worshipped at the start of Diwali puja to remove obstacles and bring wisdom?
Lord Ganisha
Diwali is celebrated everywhere in India with this
Fireworks
These two countries celebrate Diwali other than India
Nepal and Malaysia
For Sikhs, Diwali coincides with this event known for release of Guru Hargobind Ji and 52 kings from Gwalior Fort?
Bandi Chhor Divas
Which empire was Lord Rama the ruler of?
Ayodhya
Which deity is Goddess Kali said to have emerged from?
Goddess Durga
The name Diwali comes from the word Deepavali which is word from this language
Sanskrit
Name the days in chronological order for Diwali
What are Dhanteras, Kali Chaudas, Diwali, New year, Bhai Beej
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdasi, Diwali, Annakut (New year), Bhai Duj
In West Bengal, Diwali coincides with this fierce goddess’s worship, symbolizing destruction of ignorance.
Goddess Kali (Kali Puja)
This Hindu scripture describes Diwali as celebrating Krishna’s victory over Narakasura and details the lighting of lamps in joy.
Scanda Purana
This day before Diwali is known for early-morning oil baths and rituals to enhance beauty and purity.
Roop Chaturdashi
Who was Lord Rama’s minister who ordered the lighting of diyas throughout Ayodhya to celebrate Rama’s return from exile?
Sumantra, minister of Ayodhya
In Jain history, Diwali also commemorates the nirvana of this last Tirthankara
Lord Mahavira
In some accounts, Lord Vishnu took this avatar to push the asura king Bali into the underworld on Diwali day.
Vamana (the dwarf incarnation of Vishnu)
This demon king, slain by Krishna and Satyabhama, is said to have cursed that his death would be remembered each year with lights.
Narakasura
This goddess, believed to destroy ignorance and evil, is honored in Bengal during Diwali night.
Goddess Kali?