History
This Hindu festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
What is Diwali?
Homes are decorated with these small clay lamps during Diwali
What are diyas?
This sweet, made from flour, sugar, and ghee, is one of the most popular Diwali treats
What is Ladoo?
a loose collarless shirt of a type worn by people in South Asia, mainly boys.
What is a Kurta?
the date Diwali was celebrated this year
October 20th 2025
Diwali celebrates Lord Rama's return to from exile after beating this demon king
Who is Ravana?
People create colorful floor art called this to welcome guests and gods
What is Rangoli?
Savory snacks like Chakli/Murukku and Namak Para/Diamond cuts are made during Diwali for this reason
What is to share with guests or during celebrations?
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia.
What is a Sari?
Diwali is also celebrated by this religion that honors Lord Mahavira's nirvana
What is Jainism?
The story of Diwali is told in this Hindu story/ epic
On the main Diwali night, people often perform this religion ritual at home
What is Lakshmi Puja?
This rich sweet, milk based sweet, is often given as a Diwali gift
What is Barfi?
traditional Indian outfit consisting of three parts: a long, decorative skirt, a fitted blouse, and a scarf called a dupatta
What is a Lehenga?
Sikhs celebrate Diwali to commemorate the release of this Guru from prison
Who is Guru Hargobind Ji?
In some regions Diwali also honors this god of wealth and prosperity
Who is Goddess Lakshmi?
Fireworks are set off during Diwali to symbolize the triumph of this over darkness
What is good over evil (or light over darkness)?
During Diwali, sweets are made and shared as a symbol of this positive emotion
What is happiness or goodwill?
a traditional outfit from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of a loose tunic and a pair of baggy trousers
What is a Salwar Kameez?
Diwali is followed by this new year celebration in many parts of india
What is the Hindu new year?
The festival's name comes from the Sanskrit word "deepavali" meaning this
What is a "row of lights"?
Before Diwali, many families thoroughly and clean their homes for this spiritual reason
What is to invite Goddess Lakshmi's blessings
Many Hindus avoid eating meat or having alcohol during Diwali for this purpose
What is to maintain purity and devotion?
traditional South Indian outfit that consists of three separate pieces: a long skirt (lehenga), a fitted blouse (choli), and a dupatta draped over the shoulder
What is a half Sari?
the 5 days of Diwali
What are Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj?