The Ramayana
Diwali celebrates the return of this prince to Ayodhya after exile.
Who is Lord Rama?
In West Bengal, Diwali is primarily associated with the worship of this goddess.
Who is Kali?
This Caribbean nation recognizes Diwali as a public holiday and has a large Indian community.
What is Trinidad and Tobago?
The first day of the Diwali festival, considered especially auspicious for purchases.
What is Dhanteras/Dhanatreyodashi.
Jains celebrate Diwali as the anniversary of the moksha of this Tirthankara.
Who is Mahavira?
This brother of Rama accompanied him into exile and played a key role in the war against Ravana.
Who is Lakshmana?
For Gujaratis, the day after Diwali traditionally marks the beginning of this.
What is the Gujarati New Year?
The city of Leicester in this country hosts one of the largest Diwali celebrations outside India.
What is the United Kingdom?
The colorful decorative art often created at the entrance of homes.
What is a Rangoli?
This goddess is traditionally worshipped alongside Lakshmi during many Diwali pujas to bring wisdom along with prosperity.
Who is Saraswati?
Rama returned to Ayodhya after spending this many years in exile.
What is 14 years?
In many South Indian households, this day commemorating the defeat of Narakasura is considered the main Diwali celebration.
What is Naraka Chaturdashi/Choti Diwali?
This Southeast Asian nation celebrates Diwali as a public holiday.
What is Singapore?
The Sanskrit word "Deepavali" literally means this.
What is "a row of lamps"?
The king whose annual return is commemorated during Bali Pratipada.
Who is Bali?
The vulture king who gave his life trying to stop Ravana from abducting Sita.
Who is Jatayu?
This festival day honors Krishna's lifting of Govardhan Hill.
What is Govardhan Puja/Annakut?
This Indian Ocean island nation with a Hindu-majority population celebrates Diwali nationally.
What is Mauritius?
Lakshmi Puja is traditionally performed on this lunar phase.
What is an Amavasya/New Moon?
The month of the Hindu calendar during which Diwali's Lakshmi Puja occurs.
What is Kartik?
This commander-in-chief of Ravana's army was considered his strongest general and led Lanka's forces against the Vanara army.
Who was Prahasta?
Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas during Diwali, commemorating the release of this Guru from imprisonment.
Who is Guru Hargobind?
This South American country with a significant Indo-Caribbean population celebrates Diwali as a national holiday.
What is Guyana?
In Gujarat, many businesses perform this special Diwali ritual in which new account books are blessed for the coming year.
What is Chopda Pujan?
According to legend, Vishnu appeared as Vamana and requested this amount of land from Mahabali.
What are three paces of land?