The Five Days of Diwali
The Significance of Diwali
The Celebration of Diwali
Diwali Food
Diwali Potpouri
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Not surprising, this name for the 4th day of Diwali literally means "Mountain of Food."
What is Annakoot?
100
Despite variations, Diwali fundamentally represents the victory of light, truth and knowledge over these 3 opposite characteristics.
What are darkness, lies and ignorance?
100
Originally, these were set off to scare away evil spirits, but now they really just attract no-so-evil kids.
What are fireworks?
100
Fried dumpling soaked in sugar syrup.
What is Jamun?
100
Diwali is actually a contraction of this more formal name for the holiday meaning "row of lights."
What is Deepavali?
200
The 5th day, Bhai Duj, is also known as Yamadwitheya, celebrating this brother visiting his sister for dinner.
Who is Yama?
200
For Jains, Diwali celebrates the achievement of this state by Lord Mahavira at the age of 42.
What is Nirvana?
200
In some areas, these animals who are believed to be incarnations of Lakshmi are adorned and worshipped during Diwali.
What are cows?
200
The most popular cheese in India
What is Paneer?
200
These two countries celebrate Diwali other than India
What are Nepal and Malaysia?
300
On the 3rd day, the Lakshmi Puja is performed bathing the idols in Panchamrita which is made up of these five ingredients.
What is sugar, milk, honey, yogurt, and ghee?
300
Originally, 14 diyas were lit in a row to represent this time period.
What is the 14 years of Rama's exile?
300
Diwali is the most celebrated festival which also marks this
What is the Hindu New Year?
300
The condiment that is used in all sweet dishes
What is cardamom?
300
Two religions other than Hinduisim celebrate Diwali whith their own significance
What are Jainism and Sikhism?
400
On Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, traditionally wives not just buy gold and silver jewelry, but these more useful items as well.
What are kitchen utensils?
400
The followers of this religion celebrate Diwali as the return of Guru Hargobind Ji from captivity in the city of Gwalior..
What is Sikhism?
400
In lifetime celebration for this group of people, where they are pampered by all their relatives.Tamil Nadu, "Thalia Deepavali" is a special once in a
Who are newlyweds celebrating their first Diwali together?
400
India bread is cooked on this special stove.
What is Tandoor?
400
This is the one state in India where Diwali is not a major festival.
What is Kerala?
500
He was the first U.S. President to celebrate Diwali in the White House.
Who is Barak Obama?
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