Gods
This god is the goddess of wealth and is typically pictured sitting on top of a lotus flower
Who is Lakshmi?
The first day of Diwali is called this
What is Dhanteras?
This tradition involves fire
What is fireworks/sparklers?
This god is the god of wisdom and the remover of obstacles.
Who is Ganesh?
The seconds day it also called this
What is Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali?
This tradition involves colored sand/powder
What is Rangoli?
Diwali is celebrated in this Hindu month
What is Ashvin or Kartika (either one works, depends in the lunar calendar)?
This god is often seen holding a musical instrument.
Who is Krishna?
The third day of Diwali is dedicated to worshipping this goddess
Who is Goddess Lakshmi?
This sweet is one of the most common eaten during Diwali
What is Gulab Jamun, Halwa, Laddoo, or Barfi?
Sparklers are lit for this reason.
What is to ward off evil spirits?
This god is often seen holding a bow and arrow.
Who is Rama?
The fourth day celebrates this big day
What is New Year’s?
This puja is typically performed on the third day of Diwali
What is Lakshmi Puja?
Diwali is celebrated on this phase the moon.
What is a new moon?
This goddess is often seen holding a sitar.
Who is Saraswati?
The fifth day of Diwali honors the relationship between these two people
What is brothers and sisters?
This is the unscrambled version of (word by word)
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What is the Festival of Lights?
This state is the only state in India that doesn’t celebrate Diwali
What is Kerala?