Diwali History
Diwali Calendar
Diwali Celebrations
Diwali Foods
Diwali Around the World
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What is the Sanskrit word for "Diwali," used more commonly in South India?
Deepavali
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Which Hindu month is Diwali celebrated in?
Kartika
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Diwali is the Festival of ____?
Festival of Lights
Deepavali: deepa = row, avali = of clay lamps
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What is our traditional Gujarati Diwali dinner?
Dhar bhat and lapsi :)
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What is the first day of Diwali called?
Dhanteras
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In NORTH India, Diwali marks what occasion in Ram bhagvan's journey?
Ram bhagvan's auspicious return from his battle against Ravan
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What month does Diwali fall on, in the English calendar?
November
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(fill in the blank, get all 3 right for the points!)
Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of ...
1. ______ over darkness
2. ______ over evil, and
3. ______ over ignorance
light over darkness
good over evil, and
knowledge over ignorance
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What 3 items do we sell at Jay Bharat ONLY during Diwali?
Ghugra, Khakariya, Mathia
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What is the 5th day of Diwali called?
Bhai Beej
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In SOUTH India, Diwali marks what occasion in Krishna bhagvan's journey?
Krishna bhagvan defeated the demon Narakasura on this day
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How do you say "Happy New Year" in Gujarati (2 ways)?
Saal Mubarak and Nutan Varshabinandan
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Which town in South India is the provider of 90% of India's fireworks?
(hint: it's also known as "Fireworks capital of India")
Sivakasi (a town in the Virudhunagar district of Tamilnadu state)
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What is Jay Bharat ghughra filling made out of?
Mawa (thickened milk)
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Which US president was the first to celebrate Diwali in the White House?
President Barack Obama
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In WEST India, Diwali marks what occasion in Vishnu bhagvan's journey?
Vishnu bhagvan (as his 5th avatar, Vamana) defeated and banished Raja Bali (an arrogant king who abused his power and caused chaos and destruction in the world)
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Diwali is celebrated over five days - which day marks the first day of the new year?
Day 4!
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The tradition of drawing rangoli started in which Indian state?
Maharashtra
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Every year thousands of vegetarian delicacies are offered in devotional gratitude for the past year and to seek blessings for the New Year ahead. What is this practice called in Gujarati?
Annakut Darshan or Govardhan Puja
annakut = "mountain of food"
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Which two countries celebrate Diwali other than India?
(hint: it's not the US!)
Nepal and Malaysia
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Which famous Indian Temple laid its foundations during Diwali of 1581? Where is it located?
(answer both to get the points!)
Golden Temple in Amritsar
Designed by Guru Arjun, construction was completed in 1589!
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Per the Hindu lunar calendar, Diwali is observed on the 15th day of the month - what moon phase marks this day?
New Moon (Amavasya)
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Shah Rukh Khan made his grand entrance during the Diwali celebration at his home in a classic Bollywood movie. Who was waiting for him at the entrance?
Jaya Bachchan (aka Nandini Raichand) - Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, 2001
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What diwali dish does the recipe make?
Add rice flour and besan flour to a bowl.
Add spices (red chili powder, ajmo, jeeru, salt, arrad, sesame seeds)
Add hot ghee and mix
Add hot water and knead until dough forms
Use a specific tool to pipe in circular motions
Fry!
CHAKRI!!
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What city outside of India, has the largest Diwali celebration in the world?
Leicester, England
