Diwali basics
What is Diwali also known as?
Festival of Lights
Which prince returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana?
Lord Rama
Which round sweet is often made from gram flour?
Ladoo
Which Indian city is famous for its grand Diwali celebrations at the Ram Mandir?
Ayodhya
What do people traditionally wear during Diwali?
new clothes
Which small lamps are lit during Diwali?
Diyas
Who was Lord Rama's wife?
Sita
Which sweet is made from milk solids and often cut into diamond shapes?
Kaju katli
In which state is Diwali celebrated as Kali Puja?
West Bengal
What do people exchange with friends and family?
Gifts and sweets
What does Diwali symbolize?
Good over evil and light over darkness
Who helped Lord Rama rescue Sita?
Hanuman
What is the crispy spiral-shaped sweet soaked in syrup?
Jalebi
Which festival is celebrated in Gujarat around the same time as Diwali, marking the Gujarati New Year?
Bestu Varas
What colorful powder is used to make rangoli?
Rangoli powder
What is the traditional colorful floor art called?
Rangoli
Which goddess is worshipped during Diwali for prosperity?
Goddess Lakshmi
Which savory snack is shaped like a triangle and filled with potatoes?
Samosa
What is the name of the first day of the five-day Diwali festival?
Dhanteras
What is the Sanskrit word often associated with light?
Deepa
How many days is Diwali traditionally celebrated?
Five days
Who is traditionally worshipped alongside Lakshmi?
Lord Ganesha
What is the name of the sweet dumpling often filled with coconut?
Gujiya
What is the day after Diwali called in many parts of India?
Govardhan Puja
What is Diwali called in Nepal
Tihar